licensing

3 definitions • 8 examples

the act of giving people official permission to do, have, or sell something:

In many countries, licensing is used as a method of deciding who should sell what.

The licensing agreement allows Davy to sell the system overseas.

The vehicle licencing authorities were well aware that Mr Collett held a coach driver's licence.

the process of giving or getting official permission to do something:

He advocates mandatory licensing and background checks for the private ambulance sector.

The system is not subject to state licensing.

the process of giving or getting permission to have, produce, or use something that another person or company has created or owns:

This market represents a growth area for the company, both in terms of new products and product licensing.

Microsoft's licensing rules allow corporations' units in different countries to share licences.

Last year they signed a licensing agreement with the US government.