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    Licencia (en. License)

    /liˈθenθja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Authorization or permission to carry out an activity.
    I need a license to drive.
    Necesito una licencia para conducir.
    Document that certifies such authorization.
    I presented my license to the police officer.
    Presenté mi licencia ante el policía.
    The power granted to act freely.
    The artist was licensed to experiment with his work.
    El artista tuvo licencia para experimentar con su obra.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'licentia', which means 'freedom', 'permission'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sick leave
    Permission granted to an employee to be absent for health reasons.
    licencia por enfermedad
    driver's license
    Legal permission to operate a vehicle.
    licencia de conducir
    maternity leave
    Permission granted to a mother to care for her newborn child.
    licencia de maternidad

    Related Words

    permissiveness
    Condition of being permissive or tolerant.
    permisividad
    habilitation
    Action of enabling or authorizing for a position or activity.
    habilitación

    Slang Meanings

    To have permission to do something that would normally not be allowed.
    Feels he has license to do whatever he wants during vacation.
    Siente que tiene licencia para hacer lo que quiera durante las vacaciones.
    To be in a relaxed or unrestricted state.
    At the party, everyone was licensed to enjoy.
    En la fiesta, todos estaban con licencia para disfrutar.