occupation licence
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Definition
Noun: A formal, legal permission granted by a government authority that allows an individual or business to engage in a specific, regulated profession, trade, or business activity. It certifies that the holder has met the required standards of competence, safety, or ethical conduct.
Usage
An "occupation licence" is an official document. It is required before one can legally work in certain fields. The term is often used in legal, governmental, and professional contexts.
Examples
- You must obtain an occupation licence from the city before opening a restaurant.
- Her application for an occupation licence to practice as an electrician was approved.
- Operating a daycare without a valid occupation licence is illegal.
Advanced Usage
- Conditional Occupation Licence: A licence granted with specific restrictions or requirements that must be met by the holder.
- The contractor received a conditional occupation licence, pending the final safety inspection.
- Licence Renewal/Revocation: The processes of extending a licence's validity or officially cancelling it due to violations.
- Failure to comply with the regulations can lead to the revocation of your occupation licence.
Variants and Related Words
- Occupational License: A common alternative spelling, especially in American English.
- Professional License: A very similar term, often used interchangeably, though it may specifically refer to licenses for learned professions (e.g., doctor, lawyer, engineer).
- Business License: A broader term that can include permits for general business operation, which may be distinct from a specific for a skilled trade.
- Practicing Certificate: A similar authorization, commonly used for professions like law or accounting.
Synonyms
- Professional permit
- Trade license
- Certification to practice
Antonyms
- Prohibition
- Ban
Related Phrases
- To be licensed to practice: To hold the official permission to work in a profession.
- She is licensed to practice architecture in three states.
- Licensing board/authority: The official body that grants and regulates occupation licences.
- All complaints should be directed to the state licensing board.
Noun
- a license to pursue a particular occupation