a: a permission granted by competent authority to engage in a business
or occupation or in an activity otherwise unlawful
b: a document, plate, or tag evidencing a license granted
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the rights embodied in the copyright or patent short of an assignment of all
rights
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a: freedom that allows or is used with irresponsibility
Freedom of the press should not be turned into license.
b: disregard for standards of personal conduct : LICENTIOUSNESS