fishing licence

Thân thiện

A man shows his fishing licence to a park ranger.

Definition

Noun: A fishing licence is an official document or permit issued by a government authority that grants the holder legal permission to fish in a specific area for a defined period of time.

Usage

A fishing licence is required by law in most jurisdictions for recreational or commercial fishing. It is typically obtained from a government agency, such as a department of natural resources or wildlife, and must be carried while fishing.

Examples

• You must purchase a fishing licence before you can cast your line in this lake.
• The warden asked to see his valid fishing licence.
• Her annual fishing licence expires at the end of December.

Advanced Usage

• "to hold a fishing licence": To possess a valid permit.
  • He holds a commercial fishing licence for the coastal waters.
• "to be fishing without a licence": To fish illegally, without the required permit.
  • The angler was fined for fishing without a licence.

Variants and Related Words

• Fishing license (noun): The American English spelling variant of "fishing licence".
• Fishing permit (noun): A near-synonym, often used interchangeably, though sometimes "permit" may refer to a more specific or short-term authorization.
• Angling licence (noun): A specific term for a licence to fish with a rod and line, commonly used in British English.

Synonyms

• Fishing permit
• Angling licence (specific to rod fishing)

Related Phrases

• Licence fee: The money paid to obtain the fishing licence.
  • The licence fee helps fund conservation efforts.
• Licence holder: The person to whom the licence is issued.
  • The licence holder is responsible for knowing the fishing regulations.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a license authorizing the bearer to fish during a specified period of time

Từ đồng nghĩa

• fishing license
• fishing permit