noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act of giving oneself permission or license to do something. uncountable
2. 2
   The subconscious phenomenon where, having previously done a good deed, a person is more likely to allow themselves to act in an immoral way. uncountable

Etymology

From self- + licensing.

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