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Rarelicenced
The correct spelling is licenced.
How to pronounce licenced
verb
Say it like: Lis-ens-ed
The correct spelling is licenced. To give a formal (usually written) authorization. For example: "It was decided to license Wikipedia under the GFDL."
Usage Examples
“It was decided to license Wikipedia under the GFDL.”
“I am licensed to practice law in this state.”
“Only licensed exterminators can purchase rat poison in this state.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To give a formal (usually written) authorization.
- 2.Authorize officially.
adjective
- 1.(of a person or enterprise) having been issued with a licence (by the required authority)
- 2.(of an activity) authorized by licence
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