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Document issued by a government or other
recognized authority conveying permission to
the holder to do something otherwise
prohibited and designed to facilitate
accurate records, the maintenance of order,
and collection of revenue. Examples are
licences required for marriage, driving,
keeping a gun, and for sale of alcohol. The
term also refers to permission (in writing or
not) granted by a private person, for example
allowing use of his or her land for a
particular event. Also permission (in writing
or not) granted by a private person or
corporation for use of that person's or
corporation's property such as written
material, computer software, artistic
production, and manufacturing process,
product, or likeness.