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2011.03.01(Review of 2008.01.29 edition)
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LICENSE 免許、許可する、使用を許諾する
- A license (noun) is an official document that allows you to do something.
To license (verb) a person or organization is to officially allow them to do something.
To license (verb) a product, patented idea, brand, etc., is to allow another business to use or sell it. - 名詞の license とは、何かをすることを認める公的な文書、つまり、免許のことです。
動詞の license は、個人や組織が何かをすることを公式に認める、という意味です。
動詞の license は、製品や特許を取得した案、ブランドなどを、ほかの企業が使用したり、販売したりすることを認める、という意味で使うこともあります。
- (caller to employee at government office)
How do I apply for a license to operate a child care center? - (police officer to motorist)
Can I see your driver's license, please? - A restaurant risks losing its liquor license if it serves alcohol to a minor.
- We are one of only three companies licensed to distribute these ice cream products in Europe.
- Berlitz Mutual life insurance policies can only be purchased from licensed agents.
- The company's stock price soared on news that Berlitz Digital has agreed to license their innovative new software for use in the company's new line of handheld computers.
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