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licence
In British English, a distinction is made between the noun licence and the verb license. The noun refers to the document or the permission itself, while the verb describes the act of granting or obtaining that permission. In American English, license is used for both the noun and the verb.
When used to describe creative freedom, such as poetic licence, the word suggests a deliberate deviation from strict facts or rules for the sake of art or effect. In this specific sense, it carries a connotation of liberty rather than legal authorization.
Meanings
The formal permission granted by a government or other authority to perform a particular action.
The freedom to behave as one wishes, often implying a lack of restraint or a disregard for rules.
Examples
Do you have a valid driving licence for this vehicle?
I need to renew my liquor licence before the shop opens next month.
The artist took some poetic licence with the historical facts in the painting.
Wait, did you actually get the software licence for the office computers?
The government decided to licence the new radio frequency for emergency services.
I wonder if I can get a licence to hunt in this region during autumn.
The city council must licence all street vendors to ensure food safety.
He felt that his position of power gave him a certain licence to ignore the rules.