One who acts without restraint, or takes a liberty, as if having a license therefor
On the continent of Europe, a university degree intermediate between that of bachelor and that of doctor
Licentiate in Theology; an earned degree for persons who complete a theological degree but who do not hold a bachelor's degree; if a person holds a bachelor's degree and completes the basic theology program, that person is normally awarded a Master of Divinity [M Div ] degree; without a bachelor's degree that person, taking the same courses, would be awarded a Licentiate in Theology
someone who has been given official permission to practise a particular art or profession
A friar authorized to receive confessions and grant absolution in all places, independently of the local clergy