Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

licença

noun

lee-SEN-sah

Definition

A formal permission or authorization to do something, typically issued by an authority.

Examples

He applied for a driver’s licença to legally operate a vehicle.
In order to start her business, she needed to obtain the necessary licença from the local government.
The artist was granted a licença to use copyrighted material in her work.

Meaning

In a legal or official context, a license is a document that gives approval to an individual or organization to engage in a specific activity, often under regulated conditions.