An official document (originally) authenticated by a thin seal affixed to its surface. A formal licence giving authority or permission for something…

A writing issued by the sovereign, an officer of state, or an administrative body, authorizing those to whom it is addressed to perform some act.

= placard, n. 4a. Obsolete.

Scottish. = placard, n. 4a. Obsolete.

The document embodying such a permission.

Law. A document, statement, etc., entitling one to do something; = permit, n.1 2. In Ecclesiastical Law: a dispensation.

In South Asia: a letter of authorization; an order, a licence, a pass.

A document giving permission to do something; a licence, warrant, or pass. Formerly esp.: a licence to import or export dutiable goods.

More generally: a permit, licence, or passport. Obsolete. rare.

The action of making or declaring something lawful or legitimate; authorization; justification; an instance of this.

A short official note signed by a person in authority, typically written or printed on a slip of paper and granting the bearer permission to do…

A licence, passport, etc., made valid by means of such a seal; generally, a properly authenticated official document, permitting or authorizing…

A permit or order issued by the Spanish government; also applied to securities issued by some South American governments.

A ticket or document giving leave or permission; an order, a permit (rare). In specific use, a licence to be at large after the expiration of part of…

A short official note, esp. one signed by a person in authority, typically written or printed on a slip of paper and granting the bearer permission…

slang. Paper; a document, esp. a promissory note or bill of exchange; a clandestine letter.