licenser
/'laisənsə/ Cách viết khác : (licensor) /'laisənsə/
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Definition
Noun: - An official who can issue a license or give authoritative permission: A person or entity with the legal authority to grant formal permission for an activity, especially one who licenses publications or other regulated materials.
Usage
- The term "licenser" refers specifically to the person or organization that grants a license. It is often used in formal, legal, or business contexts.
- It is commonly applied to officials in government agencies, publishers, or rights holders who authorize others to use intellectual property, operate a business, or engage in a regulated profession.
Examples
- The licenser approved the new restaurant's permit to serve alcohol.
- As the copyright holder, the author acted as the licenser for the film adaptation.
- The software company is the licenser for this application; you must agree to their terms.
Advanced Usage
- Acting as a licenser: The role of granting permission under specific terms and conditions.
- The patent holder is acting as the licenser for the new technology.
- Distinction from "licensee": The "licenser" grants the license, while the "licensee" is the party who receives it.
- The agreement clearly defines the obligations of the licenser and the licensee.
Variants and Related Words
- Licensor (noun): A common alternative spelling and synonym for "licenser," frequently used in legal and business documents.
- The licensor retains all rights not expressly granted in this contract.
- License (noun/verb): The formal permission itself, or the act of granting such permission.
- You need a license to drive. (noun)
- The agency will license the new facility. (verb)
- Licensing (noun): The process or business of granting licenses.
- The company's revenue comes from software licensing.
Synonyms
- Authorizer: One who gives official permission.
- Grantor: One who confers a right or privilege, especially in a legal context.
- Permitter: One who allows or permits an activity (less common).
Related Phrases
- To act as licenser for: To serve in the official capacity of granting licenses for something.
- The government agency acts as licenser for broadcast frequencies.
- Terms set by the licenser: The conditions established by the party granting the license.
- The use of the image is subject to the terms set by the licenser.
Noun
- an official who can issue a license or give authoritative permission (especially one who licenses publications)