Defined term

“licence”

Defined in 62 Acts, 172 statutory instruments and 1 EU-derived instrument.

  1. The Acetylene Safety (England and Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2014 SI
  2. Administration of Justice Act 1985 Act 2 definitions
  3. The Adventure Activities Licensing Regulations 2004 SI
  4. The Air Navigation (Isle of Man) Order 2007 SI
  5. The Air Navigation (Isle of Man) Order 2015 SI
  6. The Air Navigation Order 2000 SI
  7. The Air Navigation Order 2016 SI
  8. The Air Navigation (Overseas Territories) Order 2001 SI
  9. The Air Navigation (Overseas Territories) Order 2007 SI
  10. The Air Navigation (Overseas Territories) Order 2013 SI
  11. Animal Welfare Act 2006 Act
  12. The Animal Welfare (Primate Licences) (England) Regulations 2024 SI
  13. Banking Act 2009 Act
  14. Birmingham Commonwealth Games Act 2020 Act
  15. Broadcasting Act 1990 Act 2 definitions
  16. Broadcasting Act 1996 Act 3 definitions
  17. The Central African Republic (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI
  18. Cinemas Act 1985 Act 3 definitions
  19. Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 Act
  20. Civil Aviation Act 1971 Act
  21. Civil Aviation Act 2012 Act
  22. The Civil Aviation (Contributions to the Air Travel Trust) Regulations 2007 SI
  23. Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/2400 of 12 December 2017 implementing Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the determination of the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of heavy-duty vehicles and amending Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulation (EU) No 582/2011 (Text with EEA relevance) EU regulation
  24. The Competition Act 1998 (Technology Transfer Agreements Block Exemption) Order 2026 SI
  25. The Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994 SI
  26. The Copyright (Certification of Licensing Scheme for Educational Recording of Broadcasts) (Educational Recording Agency Limited) Order 2005 SI
  27. The Copyright (Certification of Licensing Scheme for Educational Recording of Broadcasts) (Educational Recording Agency Limited) Order 2007 SI
  28. Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 Act 4 definitions
  29. Corporation Tax Act 2010 Act 3 definitions
  30. The Crediting of Third Country and Military Certification for Air Traffic Controllers Regulations 2025 SI
  31. Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 Act 2 definitions
  32. Criminal Justice Act 2003 Act
  33. Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 Act
  34. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 SI
  35. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 SI
  36. Deregulation and Contracting Out Act 1994 Act
  37. Electricity Act 1989 Act 2 definitions
  38. The Electricity Capacity Regulations 2014 SI
  39. The Electricity Market Reform (General) Regulations 2014 SI
  40. Energy Act 1976 Act
  41. Energy Act 2004 Act 4 definitions
  42. Energy Act 2008 Act 2 definitions
  43. The Energy Act 2008 (Commencement No. 4 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2009 SI
  44. Energy Act 2016 Act
  45. Energy Act 2023 Act 2 definitions
  46. The Environment Agency (Holme Styes Reservoir) Drought Order 2022 SI
  47. The Environment Agency (Teggsnose Reservoir and Langley Bottoms Reservoir) Drought Order 2018 SI
  48. The Environment Agency (Upper Black Moss and Lower Black Moss Reservoirs) Drought Order 2022 SI
  49. The Explosives Regulations 2014 SI
  50. The Export Control Order 2008 SI
  51. The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (No.2) Order 2013 SI
  52. Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 Act
  53. Fire Safety and Safety of Places of Sport Act 1987 Act
  54. Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 Act
  55. Fisheries Act 2020 Act 2 definitions
  56. Food and Environment Protection Act 1985 Act
  57. The Food Irradiation (England) Regulations 2009 SI
  58. The Gangmasters (Appeals) Regulations 2006 SI
  59. Gas Act 1986 Act 2 definitions
  60. The General Medical Council (Licence to Practise and Revalidation) Regulations Order of Council 2012 SI
  61. The Goods Vehicles (Enforcement Powers) Regulations 2001 SI
  62. The Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Regulations 1995 SI
  63. Greater London Authority Act 1999 Act 2 definitions
  64. The Haiti (Sanctions) Regulations 2022 SI
  65. Health and Care Act 2022 Act
  66. The Health and Safety and Nuclear (Fees) Regulations 2022 SI
  67. Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 Act
  68. The Health and Safety (Fees) Regulations 2005 SI
  69. The Health and Safety (Fees) Regulations 2006 SI
  70. The Hemp (Third Country Imports) Regulations 2002 SI
  71. House to House Collections Act 1939 Act
  72. Housing Act 2004 Act 5 definitions
  73. Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990 Act
  74. Human Tissue Act 2004 Act
  75. The Hydrocarbons (Temporary Management Scheme) Regulations 2013 SI
  76. The Importation of Animal Products and Poultry Products Order 1980 SI
  77. The Importation of Hay and Straw Order 1979 SI
  78. The Independent System Operator and Planner Transfer Scheme Compensation Regulations 2024 SI
  79. The Invasive Alien Species (Enforcement and Permitting) Order 2019 SI 2 definitions
  80. The Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 SI
  81. The Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023 SI
  82. The Iraq (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI
  83. Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 Act
  84. The Lebanon (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI
  85. The Legal Services Act 2007 (Chartered Institute of Legal Executives) (Modification of Functions) Order 2014 SI
  86. The Legal Services Act 2007 (General Council of the Bar) (Modification of Functions) Order 2018 SI
  87. The Legal Services Act 2007 (The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales) (Modification of Functions) Order 2014 SI
  88. The Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI
  89. London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Act 2006 Act
  90. The London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (Advertising and Trading) (England) Regulations 2011 SI
  91. The Manufacture and Storage of Explosives and the Health and Safety (Enforcing Authority) (Amendment and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations 2007 SI
  92. The Manufacture and Storage of Explosives Regulations 2005 SI
  93. The Marine Licensing (Application Fees) Regulations 2014 SI
  94. The Marine Licensing (Delegation of Functions) Order 2011 SI
  95. The Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities and Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 SI
  96. The Medicines (Advisory Bodies) (No. 2) Regulations 2005 SI
  97. The Morecambe Offshore Windfarm Generation Assets Order 2025 SI 3 definitions
  98. The Motor Cars (Driving Instruction) Regulations 2005 SI 2 definitions
  99. The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations 1999 SI 2 definitions
  100. The Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 SI
  101. The National Care Standards Commission (Fees and Frequency of Inspections) Regulations 2003 SI
  102. The Offender Management Act 2007 (Approved Premises) Regulations 2014 SI
  103. The Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (Management and Administration) Regulations 1995 SI
  104. The Offshore Installations (Offshore Safety Directive) (Safety Case etc.) Regulations 2015 SI
  105. The Offshore Installations (Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response) Regulations 1995 SI
  106. The Offshore Petroleum Production and Pipe-lines (Assessment of Environmental Effects) Regulations 1999 SI
  107. Oil Taxation Act 1975 Act
  108. Pedicabs (London) Act 2024 Act
  109. The Petroleum Licensing (Exploration and Production) (Seaward and Landward Areas) Regulations 2004 SI
  110. The Plant Health etc. (Fees) (England) Regulations 2018 SI
  111. The Plant Health (Fees) (Forestry) (England and Scotland) Regulations 2015 SI 2 definitions
  112. Poisons Act 1972 Act
  113. Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 Act
  114. The Postal Services Act 2000 (Determination of Turnover for Penalties) Order 2001 SI
  115. The Private Hire Vehicles (London) (Operators' Licences) Regulations 2000 SI
  116. Private Security Industry Act 2001 Act
  117. The Public Bodies (Marine Management Organisation) (Fees) Order 2014 SI
  118. The Public Service Vehicles (Conduct of Drivers, Inspectors, Conductors and Passengers) Regulations 1990 SI
  119. The Public Service Vehicles (Enforcement Powers) Regulations 2009 SI
  120. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (Alpha Telecom Communications Limited) Order 2001 SI
  121. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (Alpha Telecom (UK) Ltd) Order 2000 SI
  122. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (AT&T Global Network Services (UK) B.V.) Order 2002 SI
  123. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (Atlas Communications (UK) Ltd) Order 2000 SI
  124. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (Broadnet UK Limited) Order 2001 SI
  125. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (Cable & Wireless HKT Pacific (UK) Ltd) Order 2000 SI
  126. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (Carrier 1 UK Limited) Order 2001 SI
  127. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (Central North Sea Fibre Telecommunications Company Limited) Order 2000 SI
  128. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (CommsTec Limited) Order 2000 SI
  129. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (Companhia Portuguesa Radio Marconi SA) Order 2002 SI
  130. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (Econet Satellite Services Limited) Order 2002 SI
  131. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (Eigernet Limited) Order 2001 SI
  132. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (Energis Local Access Limited) Order 2001 SI
  133. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (Eurocall Limited) Order 2002 SI
  134. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (Fibernet UK Limited) Order 2002 SI
  135. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (Fibreway Limited) Order 2001 SI
  136. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (FirstMark Carrier Services (UK) Limited) Order 2001 SI
  137. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (Formus Communications-UK Ltd) Order 2000 SI
  138. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (FPL Telecom Limited) Order 2000 SI
  139. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (France Telecom Network Services—UK Ltd) Order 2002 SI
  140. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (Gamma Telecommunications Limited) Order 2002 SI
  141. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (GTS Network (Ireland) Ltd) Order 2001 SI
  142. The Public Telecommunication System Designation(i-21 Ltd) Order 2000 SI
  143. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (Isle of Wight Cable & Telephone Company Limited) Order 2001 SI
  144. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (LETel Limited) Order 2001 SI
  145. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (Louis Dreyfus Communications S.A.) Order 2000 SI
  146. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (Midlands Electricity PLC) Order 2001 SI
  147. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (Nextlink UK Limited) Order 2001 SI
  148. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (ntl Group Ltd) Order 2001 SI
  149. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (Pacific Gateway Exchange (UK) Limited) Order 2000 SI
  150. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (Redstone Network Services Limited) Order 2000 SI
  151. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (Severn Trent Retail Services Limited) Order 2002 SI
  152. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (Sonera UK Ltd) Order 2000 SI
  153. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (Sprintlink UK Limited) Order 2001 SI
  154. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (SSE Telecommunications Limited) Order 2001 SI
  155. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (T-Systems Limited) Order 2002 SI
  156. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (Telekom Malaysia (UK) Limited) Order 2002 SI
  157. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (Telemonde Networks Limited) Order 2000 SI
  158. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (Tweedwind Limited) Order 2002 SI
  159. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (TyCom Networks (UK) Limited) Order 2000 SI
  160. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (United Networks Limited) Order 2002 SI
  161. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (Universal Access UK Limited) Order 2001 SI
  162. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (Verizon Global Solutions U.K. Limited) Order 2001 SI
  163. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (Vine Telecom Networks Limited) Order 2000 SI
  164. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (VTL (UK) Limited) Order 2002 SI
  165. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (Williams Communications UK Limited) Order 2001 SI
  166. The Public Telecommunication System Designation (WTI Telecom (UK) Limited) Order 2000 SI
  167. The Rabies (Importation of Dogs, Cats and Other Mammals) Order 1974 SI
  168. The Rail Passengers' Rights and Obligations Regulations 2010 SI
  169. The Railway (Licensing of Railway Undertakings) Regulations 2005 SI
  170. Railways Act 1993 Act
  171. Refuse Disposal (Amenity) Act 1978 Act
  172. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 SI
  173. Rent (Agriculture) Act 1976 Act
  174. The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 SI
  175. Reserve and Auxiliary Forces (Protection of Civil Interests) Act 1951 Act 2 definitions
  176. Road Traffic Act 1972 Act
  177. Road Traffic Act 1988 Act 3 definitions
  178. Road Traffic (New Drivers) Act 1995 Act
  179. Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 Act
  180. Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Act 3 definitions
  181. The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 SI
  182. The Sea Fishing (Licences and Notices) (England) Regulations 2012 SI
  183. The Seed Marketing (CMS Wheat Hybrids) (Temporary Experiment) (England) Regulations 2024 SI
  184. Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 Act
  185. The Somalia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI
  186. The South East Water Limited (River Ouse and Shell Brook) Drought Order 2025 SI
  187. The South East Water Ltd (River Ouse, Barcombe) Drought Order 2011 SI
  188. The South Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 SI
  189. The Southern Water Services Limited (Weir Wood Reservoir) (Drought) (No.2) Order 2005 SI
  190. The Southern Water Services Limited (Weir Wood Reservoir) (Drought) Order 2005 SI
  191. Space Industry Act 2018 Act
  192. The Space Industry Regulations 2021 SI 2 definitions
  193. Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Act 2026 Act
  194. The Storage of Carbon Dioxide (Access to Infrastructure) Regulations 2011 SI
  195. The Storage of Carbon Dioxide (Licensing etc.) Regulations 2010 SI 2 definitions
  196. The Storage of Carbon Dioxide (Termination of Licences) Regulations 2011 SI
  197. The Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI
  198. The Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 SI
  199. Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 Act
  200. Taxes Management Act 1970 Act 2 definitions
  201. The Telecommunications (Licence Modification) (Mobile Data Operator Licences) Regulations 2000 SI
  202. Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 Act 2 definitions
  203. Transport Act 1985 Act 2 definitions
  204. Transport Act 2000 Act 2 definitions
  205. The United Utilities Water plc (Ullswater) (Drought) Order 2003 SI
  206. The Venezuela (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 SI
  207. The Water Abstraction (Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2017 SI
  208. Water Act 2003 Act
  209. Water Industry Act 1991 Act
  210. Water Resources Act 1991 Act
  211. The Welfare of Animals at the Time of Killing (England) Regulations 2015 SI
  212. The Welfare of Racing Greyhounds Regulations 2010 SI
  213. The Welfare of Wild Animals in Travelling Circuses (England) Regulations 2012 SI
  214. The Wireless Telegraphy (Licence Award) (Cardiff) Regulations 2008 SI
  215. The Wireless Telegraphy (Licence Award) (Manchester) Regulations 2008 SI
  216. The Wireless Telegraphy (Licence Award) (No. 2) Regulations 2006 SI
  217. The Wireless Telegraphy (Licence Award) (No. 2) Regulations 2007 SI
  218. The Wireless Telegraphy (Licence Award) Regulations 2006 SI
  219. The Wireless Telegraphy (Licence Award) Regulations 2007 SI
  220. The Wireless Telegraphy (Licence Award) Regulations 2008 SI
  221. The Wireless Telegraphy (Licence Award) Regulations 2012 SI
  222. The Wireless Telegraphy (Licence Award) Regulations 2018 SI
  223. The Wireless Telegraphy (Licence Award) Regulations 2020 SI
  224. The Wireless Telegraphy (Licence Award) Regulations 2025 SI
  225. The Wireless Telegraphy (Licence Charges for the 2100 MHz Frequency Band) Regulations 2021 SI
  226. The Wireless Telegraphy (Licence Charges for the 2100 MHz Frequency Band) Regulations 2025 SI
  227. The Wireless Telegraphy (Licence Charges for the 900 MHz Frequency Band and the 1800 MHz Frequency Band) Regulations 2025 SI
  228. The Wireless Telegraphy (Licence Charges) Regulations 2002 SI
  229. The Wireless Telegraphy (Licence Charges) Regulations 2005 SI
  230. The Wireless Telegraphy (Licence Charges) Regulations 2020 SI
  231. The Wireless Telegraphy (Licensing Procedures) Regulations 2006 SI
  232. The Wireless Telegraphy (Licensing Procedures) Regulations 2010 SI
  233. The Wireless Telegraphy (Recognised Spectrum Access and Licence) (Spectrum Trading) Regulations 2009 SI
  234. The Yemen (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 SI
  235. The Zimbabwe (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 SI

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