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license received
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "license received" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that a license has been obtained or acknowledged. Example: "I am pleased to inform you that your application has been processed, and your license received is now valid."
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Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
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58 human-written examples
However, my 20-year-old Thai-English companion's valid British driver's license receives lengthy scrutiny before he is allowed inside.
News & Media
Typically, Mr. Hemel, who volunteers for gpl-violations.org, an organization named after a popular open-source license, receives an e-mail complaint from someone who suspects that a product may use open-source software without adhering to the rules.
News & Media
According to the auction site, which is run by StubHub.com, some of the seat licenses received at least 30, sometimes more than 50, bids.
News & Media
Some of those victories included becoming licensed, receiving an annual salary rather than an hourly wage and winning medical benefits and sick leave.
News & Media
The $28 license they received was not, however, the final obstacle to a speedy marriage.
News & Media
Your marriage is deemed legal once the license is received and filed.
Wiki
But instead of marriage licenses, or even applications for licenses, they received letters saying that state laws dating from 1896 prohibited same-sex marriage.
News & Media
You may be issued a temporary license and receive your permanent license in the mail later.
Wiki
The role of software ecosystems in the development and evolution of open architecture systems whose components are subject to different licenses has received insufficient consideration.
However, 70% of the patients enrolled in the post-license phase received rhAPC within the first day of admission to the ICU.
Science
The study received license permit K/8980/11-12-2006 form thEthics Committeeee for Animal Experiments of the Perfecture of Athens.
Science
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When using "license received", ensure it's clear who received the license and from whom. For example, "The company received a license from the state government."
Common error
Avoid using "license received" without specifying the type of license or the issuing authority. Lack of context can lead to ambiguity.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "license received" functions as a concise way to denote the completion of the licensing process. It often acts as a noun adjunct modifying another noun, such as in "the license received date". Ludwig suggests that this usage is grammatically sound.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "license received" is grammatically correct but has limited examples available for context analysis. Ludwig indicates it's a sound phrase. It's used to denote that a licensing process has been completed. While its frequency is listed as "Missing" due to the lack of example data, when utilizing the phrase, it is best practice to be specific about the type of license and the issuing body to avoid ambiguity.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
License obtained
Focuses on the act of acquiring the license.
License acquired
Emphasizes the gaining or attainment of the license.
License granted
Highlights the act of the license being officially given.
License issued
Focuses on the issuing of the license by an authority.
License secured
Highlights the effort or process to ensure the license was obtained.
Received permit
Uses the term "permit" as a synonym for license.
Approved license
Indicates the successful approval of a license application.
Was licensed
Expresses the state of being officially authorized.
License in hand
Emphasizes the physical possession of the license.
Possess a license
Focuses on the ongoing state of having a valid license.
FAQs
What can I say instead of "license received"?
You can use alternatives like "license obtained", "license granted", or "permit received" depending on the context.
How is "license received" used in a sentence?
It's commonly used to indicate that a license has been granted or obtained. For example, "The construction company confirmed that the building "license received" was in compliance with local regulations."
What's the difference between "license received" and "license obtained"?
While similar, ""license received"" focuses on the act of receiving, whereas "license obtained" emphasizes the effort or process involved in getting the license.
Is it correct to say "I have license received"?
No, the correct phrasing is "I have received a license" or "The "license received" was approved."
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
60%
Authority and reliability
3.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested