present participle of licence

plural of high licence

(UK, historical) A marriage licence, granted by the Archbishop of Canterbury or his officials, permitting the marriage of two specified persons without banns, and at a place and time other than those prescribed by law.

(New Zealand, Australia) An official identification document which states the recipient may drive a motorized vehicle.

(UK, education) Permission to use a pen for schoolwork instead of a pencil, granted to a child whose handwriting has reached an acceptable standard.

plural of pen licence

Alternative form of high license

plural of special licence

plural of licence to crenellate

(UK, nonstandard) Alternative form of licensed victualler