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licence vs authorise

authorise vs licence

licence is a noun but authorise is not a noun.

licence and authorise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
licence Yes No Yes No
authorise No No Yes No
As verbs, authorise is a hypernym of licence; that is, authorise is a word with a broader meaning than licence:
  • licence: authorize officially
  • authorise: grant authorization or clearance for
Other hypernyms of licence include authorize, clear, pass.
licence (noun) authorise (noun)
a legal document giving official permission to do something
freedom to deviate deliberately from normally applicable rules or practices (especially in behavior or speech)
excessive freedom; lack of due restraint
licence (verb) authorise (verb)
authorize officially grant authorization or clearance for
give or delegate power or authority to
Difference between licence and authorise

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