license in German
license in German is Lizenz, Erlaubnis, Genehmigung — license means the American spelling of the noun licence: an official document or permission to own, use or do something. In British English the noun is spelled licence and license is the verb.
license in German
Lizenz
A legal document giving official permission to do something; a permit.
Erlaubnis
A legal document giving official permission to do something; a permit.
Genehmigung
A legal document giving official permission to do something; a permit.
Schein
A legal document giving official permission to do something; a permit.
Lizenz
The legal terms under which a person is allowed to use a product, especially software.
lizenzieren
What does "license" mean?
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noun The American spelling of the noun licence: an official document or permission to own, use or do something. In British English the noun is spelled licence and license is the verb.
"She showed her driver's license at the desk."
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verb To give official permission or authorization to do something.
"The city licenses food trucks to operate on public streets."
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verb To grant or obtain formal permission to use a piece of intellectual property, often for payment.
"The studio licensed the song for use in the commercial."
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license in a sentence
- She showed her driver's license at the desk.
- You need a license to fish in this river, according to the sign.
- The city licenses food trucks to operate on public streets.
- She was licensed to practice law in three states.
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What is "license" in German?
"license" in German is Lizenz, Erlaubnis, Genehmigung. license means: The American spelling of the noun licence: an official document or permission to own, use or do something. In British English the noun is spelled licence and license is the verb.
How do you use "license" in a sentence?
Example: "She showed her driver's license at the desk." In German, "license" is Lizenz, Erlaubnis, Genehmigung.
Are there other ways to say "license" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "license": Lizenz, Erlaubnis, Genehmigung, Schein, lizenzieren.
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