• grant a licence to

• a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade (especially in alcoholic drink)

Synonyms: permit, certificate, document, documentation, authorization, warrant, voucher, diploma, imprimatur

• freedom to behave as one wishes, especially in a way which results in excessive or unacceptable behaviour

Synonyms: permission, authority, discretion, right, a free hand, leave, consent, authorization, sanction, approval, assent, entitlement, privilege, prerogative, blessing, exemption, mandate, freedom, liberty, free rein, latitude, choice, option, independence, self-determination, scope, impunity, margin, leisure