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How do you spell Licence?

Correct spelling

licence

US: license for both noun and verb. UK: licence (noun) and license (verb).

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licenselicencelicencelicencelicence

Why is licence spelled this way?

In British English, licence is the noun and license is the verb — a distinction borrowed from the advice/advise pattern. American English uses license for both, simplifying the system.

Common misspellings of licence

lisencelicanselisenselicience

Example

You need a licence to drive.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell licence?+
The correct spelling is "licence". US: license for both noun and verb. UK: licence (noun) and license (verb).
Is it lisence or licence?+
The correct spelling is "licence", not "lisence". This word gets 25,000+ monthly searches.
Does the spelling differ by country?+
Yes. In US English it's "license", in UK English it's "licence", and Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand English follow the same spelling.

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