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How do you spell License?

Correct spelling

license

US uses license for both noun and verb. UK uses licence for noun, license for verb.

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licenselicencelicenselicencelicence

Why is license spelled this way?

From Latin licentia. Americans use license for everything. British English splits noun and verb.

Common misspellings of license

lisencelisense

Example

She renewed her driver license.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell license?+
The correct spelling is "license". US uses license for both noun and verb. UK uses licence for noun, license for verb.
Is it lisence or license?+
The correct spelling is "license", not "lisence". This word gets varies monthly searches.
Does the spelling differ by country?+
Yes. In US English it's "license", in UK English it's "licence", and in Canadian English it's "license".

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