license

license
Unrestrained conduct. A special privilege, not a right common to all. The privilege conferred by a public body on a person for the doing of something which otherwise he would not have the right to do. 33 Am J1st Lic § 2. Permission to exercise a right or privilege which has been subjected to regulation. Madden v Queens County Jockey Club, 296 NY 249, 72 NE2d 697, 1 ALR2d 1160. A requirement imposed by way of regulation of an occupation or business such as the business of selling intoxicating liquors. 30 Am J Rev ed Intox L § 116. A transfer by the owner of a patent right of an interest therein less than that passing by an assignment, being the granting to the licensee of the right to make, use or vend the patented article. 40 Am J1st Pat § 146. Permission to make use of a copyrighted work exclusive of others or to use the work in a particular manner or for particular purposes. Black v Henry G. Allen Co. (CC NY) 42 F 618. See certificate; implied license; irrevocable license; leave and license; parol license.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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