license
Significado: Official permission to do, own, or use something
A licence (British spelling) or license is an official document giving permission to do, own, or use something. As a verb (license), it means to grant official permission for an activity or to use something.
Ejemplos
- You need a driving licence to operate a motor vehicle. 您需要驾驶执照才能驾驶机动车辆。Necesitas un permiso de conducir para operar un vehículo a motor.自動車を運転するには運転免許証が必要です。자동차를 운전하려면 운전면허증이 필요합니다.
- The restaurant is licensed to sell alcohol. 这家餐厅获得了出售酒类的许可。El restaurante tiene licencia para vender alcohol.そのレストランはアルコールを販売する許可を受けています。그 레스토랑은 주류 판매 허가를 받았습니다.
- The software licence allows installation on up to three computers. 软件许可证允许在最多三台电脑上安装。La licencia del software permite la instalación en hasta tres ordenadores.ソフトウェアライセンスは最大3台のコンピュータへのインストールを許可しています。소프트웨어 라이선스는 최대 3대의 컴퓨터에 설치할 수 있도록 허용합니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old French 'licence', from Latin 'licentia' meaning 'freedom' or 'permission', from 'licēre' (to be allowed). Related to 'licit', 'illicit', and 'leisure' (time when one is permitted to rest).
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Historia y curiosidades
British English distinguishes between 'licence' (noun) and 'license' (verb), similar to 'advice/advise' and 'practice/practise.' American English uses 'license' for both.
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