licensing laws

  • 1licensing laws — UK [ˈlaɪs(ə)nsɪŋ ˌlɔːz] US [ˈlaɪs(ə)nsɪŋ ˌlɔz] noun [plural] british the laws that control when and where alcohol can be sold in the UK Thesaurus: relating to or associated with drinking alcoholhyponym general words meaningto drinksynonym * * *… …

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  • 2licensing laws — UK US noun [plural] ► UK LAW, GOVERNMENT the laws that control where and when alcohol can be sold: »Public health and public order issues must be considered in any change to the licensing laws …

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  • 3licensing laws — licensing .laws n [plural] the British laws that say when and where you can sell alcohol …

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  • 4licensing laws —    British licensing laws cover areas as diverse as gaming, hygiene and landlord responsibility for behaviour on his/her premises. However there are essentially two central themes: the minimum age at which a person may buy alcohol, and hours… …

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  • 5licensing laws — The sale of alcohol in Britain is strictly controlled by licensing laws. These restrict where, when and by whom alcohol may be sold. In order to open a pub or wine bar the owner must obtain the approval of the local magistrates, who must be… …

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  • 6licensing laws — N PLURAL In Britain, licensing laws are the laws which control the selling of alcoholic drinks …

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  • 7Licensing laws of the United Kingdom — In the United Kingdom, the sale of alcohol is restricted pubs, restaurants, shops and other premises must be licensed by the local authority. The individual responsible for the premises must also hold a personal licence. Premises licences, in as… …

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  • 8licensing laws — noun (plural) BrE the laws that say when and where you can sell alcohol …

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  • 9licensing laws — UK [ˈlaɪs(ə)nsɪŋ ˌlɔːz] / US [ˈlaɪs(ə)nsɪŋ ˌlɔz] noun [plural] British the laws that control when and where alcohol can be sold in the UK …

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  • 10licensing laws — [ˈlaɪs(ə)nsɪŋ ˌlɔːz] noun [plural] British the laws that control when and where alcohol can be sold in the UK …

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