license synonyms

license

n.

  1. Unbridled use of freedom

    looseness, excess, laxity, slackness, relaxedness, effrontery, arrogance, sauciness, immoderation, debauchery, sensuality, gluttony, audacity, forwardness, temerity, boldness, complacency, wantonness, prodigality, epicureanism, wild living, lawlessness, indulgence, presumptuousness, unrestraint, licentiousness, self-indulgence, profligacy, unruliness, refractoriness, gall*, brass*, crust*. *

  2. A formal permission

    permit, consent, grant; see permission. See syn. study at freedom.

license

v.

permit, authorize, privilege, accredit; see allow 1, commission. See syn. study at commission.

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