liquor licence

Alcohol sales authorization

A liquor licence is official permission from a government authority to sell alcoholic beverages.

Establishments must obtain and maintain one to serve alcohol legally: The bar lost its liquor licence after serving minors.

Different licence types govern retail sales, on-premises consumption, and hours of operation.

Also spelled liquor license (American English).

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  • permitOfficial written authorization
  • barDrinking establishment
  • alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
  • beerFermented grain drink
  • revocationOfficial cancellation of privilege

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