
License
Required document
Think of 'license' as a key document that unlocks the right to do certain activities legally.
Without a business license, you cannot legally start a restaurant.
Official approval
'License' implies government or authority approval, not just any informal permission.
You'll need a fishing license before you can legally fish in this lake.
Not indefinite
Licenses often have an expiration date after which they must be renewed.
Her driver's license expires next month and she needs to renew it.