Lisensiya

license; licence; official permitnoun

Alternative meanings

A document, authorization, or official permit that allows someone to do something, such as drive, operate a business, use a work, or practice an activity.

Pronunciation

lee-SEN-see-yah

Root and affixes

Loanword from Spanish licencia. It may also appear as lisensya or lisinsiya depending on spelling variation and usage.

Variants or conjugations

lisensya; lisinsiya; lisensiya; permit; licensed

Related words and expressions

permission; permit; authorization; law; document; licensed

Meaning and usage notes

Lisensiya is used for a license or official permit. For general permission or consent, pagtugot may sound more natural.