license check
Before serving alcohol
A license check is a verification that someone holds valid authorization—whether a driver's license during a traffic stop, a professional license for regulated work, or a software license confirming legal use.
In computing, license checks are routine validations that software performs to ensure the user has paid for or is entitled to use the product: The program runs a license check every time it launches.
- verificationProving something accurate
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
- activationSetting into operation
- product keyCode unlocking licensed software
- serialOccurring in ordered succession
key · authentication · phone home · software · copy protection · software piracy · piracy · crack · registration · trial · grace period · expired · genuine · compliance · audit · DRM · subscription · unlock
license checkbypass
Route that skirts obstacles
waiver · exemption · rubber stamp · blind trust · honor system
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