来自拉丁语licere,合法的，许可的，词源同licit,leisure,进一步来自PIE*leik,提议，交易。引申词义执照，许可证。

1. It transpired that Paolo had left his driving licence at home.

后来才知道保罗把驾照忘在家里了。

2. This licence would not allow him to trade as a plc.

这个许可证并不能让他以公开股份有限公司的名义从事贸易。

3. The painting was returned to Spain on a temporary import licence.

这幅画凭着临时进口许可证被送回了西班牙。

4. He also had his licence endorsed with eight penalty points.

他的驾驶执照也被扣了8分。

5. For failing to report the accident, his licence was endorsed.

由于发生事故未能报告，他的驾驶执照被注明违章。