Dilihensiya (en. License)

di-li-hen-si-ya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An official permission granted by an authority.
He needs to obtain a license before he can drive.
Kailangan niyang kumuha ng dilihensiya bago siya makapagmaneho.
The right to engage in specific activities or businesses.
His license allows him to sell alcohol.
Ang kanyang dilihensiya ay nagbibigay-daan sa kanya na magtinda ng alak.
The document that certifies that an individual has permission to do something.
He lost his license while traveling.
Nawala niya ang kanyang dilihensiya noong siya ay naglalakbay.

Etymology

Spanish: 'licencia'

Common Phrases and Expressions

driver's license
permission to drive a vehicle
dilihensiya sa pagmamaneho
use of license
use of official permission
paggamit ng dilihensiya

Related Words

to license
the process of obtaining a license.
dumili
permission
permission to do something.
pahintulot

Slang Meanings

Driver's license (commonly used in informal conversation)
I'm just at home, I haven't gotten my driver's license yet.
Nasa bahay lang ako, di pa ako nakakakuha ng dilihensiya.
Often used for those with disabilities in driving or for young people without experience
Okay, dropping you off! You should have a driver's license, even if no one knows how to drive yet.
Sige na, droppin na kita! Dapat may dilihensiya ka na, kahit na wala pang marunong magdrive.