Under licence

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

The restaurant was operating under licence from the health department.

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

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

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

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

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