Licence and Rule

Licence

Licence noun - A legal document giving official permission to do something.

Rule and licence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rule" instead a noun "Licence".

Rule

Rule noun - A statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity.

Licence and rule are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Licence" instead a noun "Rule".

Nearby Words: ruling, ruler, ruled

How words are described

special special licence special rule
usual usual licence usual rule
final final licence final rule

Both words in one sentence

  • Licence to Kill features Bond throwing out the rule book (of MI6 and the franchise) to seek revenge on behalf of someone he holds in high esteem.
  • Film / Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story Very Loosely Based on a True Story: It doesn't quite get to the level of Dan Browned, but a great deal of artistic licence is taken due to Rule of Drama.
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