Under licence

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prepositional phrase

Permitted by an official or legal authority to do or sell something.

The software is distributed under licence from the original developers.
Visual representation of "under licence" - Permitted by an official or legal authority to do or sell something

Often appears as...

  • distribute under licence
  • operate under licence

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Official Permission

The phrase indicates a company or person has legal approval from an authority to do something.

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The restaurant was operating under licence from the health department.
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Validity Implication

Using 'under licence' implies that the activity is valid only for a certain period or under certain conditions.

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The radio station broadcasts under licence, which must be renewed every year.
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Exclusive Rights

Activities under licence may involve exclusive rights granted to an individual or entity.

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He sells the merchandise under licence, so no one else in town can sell those products.
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