Lisensya (en. License)

li-sen-sya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An official document that grants permission or the right to a person to perform a particular task or activity.
You need to obtain a license to drive a vehicle.
Kailangan mong kumuha ng lisensya upang makapagmaneho ng sasakyan.
A permission from the government or authority that emphasizes the legal acceptance of a process.
The government has processes for obtaining a business license.
May mga proseso ang gobyerno para sa pagkuha ng lisensya ng negosyo.
The possession of skills or qualifications to perform a profession.
Teachers must have a license before they can teach in schools.
Ang mga guro ay kinakailangang may lisensya bago makapagturo sa mga paaralan.

Etymology

From the English word 'license'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

driver's license
The document that permits a person to drive a vehicle.
lisensya sa pagmamaneho
business license
The permit required to legally operate a business.
lisensya sa negosyo

Related Words

licensed
A person who holds a license or permission to perform a particular task.
lisensyado
general license
A type of license that allows people to perform certain tasks that are not strictly regulated.
pangkalahatang lisensya

Slang Meanings

Permission or privilege (usually related to driving)
You must carry your license when driving.
Dapat kang magdala ng lisensya kapag nagmamaneho.
A document proving you can do a specific thing
I need a license to open a business.
Kailangan ko ng lisensya para makapagbukas ng negosyo.
Certificate of training or skill
I have a license for scuba diving.
May lisensya na ako sa scuba diving.