noun
- the process of granting or obtaining an official license or permit
Usage: British English spelling; American English uses 'licensing'
verb
- present participle of 'licence': to grant an official license or permit to someone or something
Usage: British English spelling; American English uses 'licensing'; transitive verb
Examples
- The government is licencing new taxi companies in the city.
- Licencing requirements for restaurants include health and safety inspections.
- They are licencing the software to multiple businesses.
- The licencing process can take several weeks to complete.
- New drivers must complete licencing procedures before operating a vehicle.
- The company is licencing its technology to international partners.