A general term for an official permit, certification, or authorization, often used in contexts like software, driving, or business.
You need a license to use this software.
A driver's license is a kind of license.
You need to obtain a license to use the new software.
You have to renew the license every year.
His license expired last month.
The company granted a license to its partner firm.
license production; licensed manufacturing
license activation; product activation