Is There a Word Licence?

License as a Noun: Spelling and Examples
In American English, the noun is spelled the same as the verb—license. But in British English, the noun is spelled licence. All the while, the meaning stays the same—permission, a permit, a document that states you are qualified or allowed to do something.

What's the difference between licence and license?

In American English, only the spelling license is used, regardless of context. In British English, however, license is the verb form, whereas nouns are spelled licence.

What does licence mean in a sentence?

permission or freedom to do what you want: As parents, they allowed their children very little licence. [ + to infinitive ] He was given licence to reform the organization.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.