License Definition
license
noun
- a legal document giving official permission to do something
- freedom to deviate deliberately from normally applicable rules or practices (especially in behavior or speech)
- excessive freedom; lack of due restraint; "when liberty becomes license dictatorship is near"- Will Durant; "the intolerable license with which the newspapers break...the rules of decorum"- Edmund Burke
- the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
verb
- authorize officially; "I am licensed to practice law in this state"
"License" in song lyrics
See how license is used in real songs:
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"I'm mad cause I was caught and reached for his license"
2 Live Crew — In the Dust -
"I'm just a Yungsta, I roll without a license"
504 Boyz f/ Lil' Romeo, Magic — Tight Whips -
"Drivin' wit no license"
AP.9 f/ Messy Marv — My Life
Words that rhyme with license
Usage tips for "license"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "license" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for license to find words that pair well.