licensing Synonyms
Another word for licensing
• noun (Context 1)
The action, process, or system of granting an official permit or legal authorization to own, use, or do something, such as practicing a regulated profession or selling controlled goods.
"State medical boards oversee the strict licensure of physicians and surgeons."
• noun (Context 2)
A commercial arrangement in which a company grants another entity the legal right to use its intellectual property, patents, trademarks, or software in exchange for royalties or a fee.
"The studio generates millions of dollars each year through merchandise and software franchising."
• verb (Context 3)
To grant an official permit or legal authorization to someone to own, use, or do something, or to authorize the commercial use of intellectual property (present participle of license).
"The pharmaceutical firm is authorizing its patented formula to overseas manufacturers."
Opposites of licensing
The opposite of licensing shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: