high license

noun

A means of regulating sales of alcoholic drinks by charging retailers a comparatively large sum for the privilege of selling them.

Meanings

nounhigh license (plural high licenses)

plural high licenses · alternative high licence

  1. A means of regulating sales of alcoholic drinks by charging retailers a comparatively large sum for the privilege of selling them.
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