Synonyms for

Licensing

Verb / ˈlaɪsʌnsɪŋ / Another word for licensing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of giving someone official permission to do or use something.

Synonyms & similar words

decertify certify licence license authorization permitting certification accreditation approval validation sanctioning empowerment endorsement franchising granting legitimization permission ratification recognition sponsoring supporting verifying warranting allowing

Synonyms by register

Formal

authorization permission sanction endorsement concession

Informal

permit go-ahead okay green light

Literary

charter franchise concession

Antonyms

prohibition ban forbiddance disallowance veto rejection

Common collocations

  • software licensing
  • music licensing
  • patent licensing
  • driver licensing
  • business licensing
  • broadcasting licensing
  • licensing agreement
  • licensing board

Word family

noun license
verb license
adjective licensed

Usage note

While 'license' is the common spelling in American English for both the noun and verb, 'licence' is the noun spelling in British English. The term often implies official permission granted by an authority.

Example sentences

  1. The licensing exam was harder than I expected.
  2. She received her licensing to become a nurse.
  3. The company went through the process of licensing their new product.
  4. Licensing is necessary for driving legally.
  5. The licensing agreement allowed the artist to use the song in their commercial.

Quotes

  • Licensing laws are necessary, but they should never be allowed to become an instrument of monopoly. - Eleanor Roosevelt
  • The licensing of guns is a political issue, but the safety of children is a personal issue. - Gavin Newsom
  • The licensing of broadcasting stations was being debated; nobody knew much about it. - Jessica Savitch

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