Word
licensing
Phoneticsli·cens·ing
US/ˈɫaɪsənsɪŋ/
UK/lˈaɪsənsɪŋ/
UK spelling · licencing
Definitions
01official permission
n. the act of giving or getting official permission to do something.
n. the formal granting of a license or legal authority to perform a specific action or operate a business.
“The licensing of new drivers is handled by a government office.”
“The strict licensing of pharmaceutical exports ensures that all distributed medications meet international safety standards.”
Formal
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun when referring to the general process.
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02intellectual property
n. allowing another person or company to use your work, like music or software, for a fee.
n. the granting of rights to use intellectual property under specific contractual terms.
“The band made more money from song licensing than from selling albums.”
“The software company revised its licensing agreement to include a subscription-based model for corporate clients.”
Technical
Usage
Commonly used in business contexts regarding software, music, and patents.
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Real-World Examples
“Thanet council told her she would need to pay £1,200 a year as part of its seasonal licensing scheme.” “Under a licensing agreement, the test has been commercialised by Nonacus, which pays back part of the revenue to the University and CRUK.” Scan code
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