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Word: License

/ˈlaɪsns/

Noun (n): An official document giving permission to do something legally, especially to drive a vehicle or operate a business. For example: “He had to renew his driver’s license every year.”
- Also (in a figurative sense): Freedom or permission to act, speak, or think as one wants. For example: “She took her new job as a license to experiment with new ideas.”
Verb (v): To give official permission for an activity to take place, often by issuing a license. For example: “The city council licensed several new restaurants last month.”
- Also (figuratively): To permit or authorize (someone) to do something. For example: “The app must be licensed before it can be downloaded.”

“License to kill”: A colloquial expression (usually from fiction) referring to permission to use lethal force.
“Licensed to practice”: This phrase is used when referring to professionals who have obtained the necessary qualifications and permissions to work in their field, such as doctors or lawyers.
“Under license”: This indicates that a product or service is being produced or provided with the authorization of the owner or inventor.

Noun: “After passing the exam, he finally got his driving license.”
Verb: “The government has licensed the company to import and distribute pharmaceuticals.”