license legal definition

noun

1. The grant by the owner of intangible or intellectual property, such as a trademark or software program, of the rights to make certain uses of the property.
2. A permission granted by government to perform an act or service regulated by law (for example, a license to fish or to practice law).
3. A right to enter onto land or property and use it, without any ownership rights being conferred.

bare license

exclusive license