The difference between “licence” and “license” lies in their usage based on regional variations in English.
Noun:
1. Licence (British English):
– Meaning: A legal document or official permission granted by an authority to do something.
– Example: He obtained a driving licence last month.
2. License (American English):
– Meaning: Same as licence in British English, denoting a legal document or official permission.
– Example: She applied for a fishing license for the upcoming season.
Verb:
1. License (British and American English):
– Meaning: To grant official permission or authorization for something.
– Example: “The city council will license the new taxi company.”
So, while “licence” is primarily used as a noun in British English, “license” serves as both a noun and a verb in American English. However, the meaning remains consistent across both variations of English.
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