Definitionen
1.NounA legal document giving official permission to do something; a permit.
2.NounThe legal terms under which a person is allowed to use a product, especially software.
3.NounFreedom to deviate deliberately from normally applicable rules or practices (especially in behaviour or speech).
4.NounExcessive freedom; lack of due restraint.
5.NounEllipsis of driver's license."In order to enter the building, I need to show my license."
6.VerbTo authorize officially."I am licensed to practice law in this state."
7.Verb(applied to a piece of intellectual property)
To give formal authorization to use."It was decided to license Wikipedia under the GFDL.; The filmmakers licensed several iconic 80's songs for the soundtrack."
8.VerbTo give formal authorization to use."It was decided to license Wikipedia under the GFDL."
9.VerbTo acquire authorization to use, usually in exchange for compensation."The filmmakers licensed several iconic 80's songs for the soundtrack."
10.VerbTo give permission or freedom to; accept.
11.VerbTo permit (as grammatically correct)."No English adverbs have mandatory complements, and most don't even license optional ones."