Translation

許可証 / 免許 / 認可

Meaning

Licence is the usual British noun for an official permit or legal permission to do something. Use it for a driving licence, TV licence, or business licence in British English. In American English, the spelling is license.

Examples

• 英国では運転免許を driving licence と書くのがふつうです。
  In the UK, a driving permit is usually called a driving licence.
• その店は酒類販売免許を更新しなければなりません。
  The shop must renew its alcohol licence.