(in the UK) laws governing the sale of alcoholic drinks.
licensing laws have been relaxed so that pubs can stay open longer
Example sentencesExamples
- Both men were charged for allegedly breaching the city's licensing laws by serving alcohol without a breakfast.
- He is not able to attend the match because licensing laws rule he must be present at his pub when football matches are on.
- Plans to weaken alcohol licensing laws are unnecessary and could make Britain's drink problem worse, doctors and local councils have warned.
- As hinted at in the article the liquor licensing laws in Australia require any place that serves alcohol to provide water free on request.
- The commissioner said late-night licensing laws introduced by the government to boost the economy had failed.