German word

Lizenz

Pronunciation

IPA/liˈt͡sɛnt͡s/

Meaning

  • feminine nounlicense

Example

Der Verlag hat ihm die Lizenz erteilt.

The publisher granted him a license.

Illustration for Lizenz (license)

More examples

Ohne Lizenz dürfen wir die Software nicht verteilen.

Without a license, we may not distribute the software.

Core concept

A formal permission token attached to a specific work, product, or right of use.

Common phrases

  • eine Lizenz erteilen

    grant a license

  • eine Lizenz entziehen

    revoke a license

  • ohne Lizenz arbeiten

    work without a license

Similar words

Erlaubnis: Simple permission to carry out an action.
Genehmigung: Official authorization issued by an administrative body or institution.
Zulassung: Formal approval or registration allowing a product's use or a person's participation.
Berechtigung: A recognized right or qualification for using a service or performing an operation.

Definition in German

Lizenz (die) — eine formelle Genehmigung eines Rechteinhabers oder einer Behörde, die die Nutzung oder Verwertung bestimmter Werke oder Rechte erlaubt.

Word origin

Lizenz is a borrowing based on Latin licentia and entered German through the French form licence.

Usage tips

  • Lizenz often concerns intellectual property or commercial use, while the broader word Genehmigung means official permission in general.

Other meanings

  • authorizationnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • lizenzierenlicenseverb
  • Lizenzgeberlicensornoun
  • lizenzpflichtigrequiring a licenseadjective

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