a licence allowing a public house, nightclub, etc., to serve alcohol beyond the usual hours.

In Poland: the right to manufacture, distribute, and sell alcoholic beverages, esp. as held exclusively by or leased from a nobleman. Now historical.

Originally: a licence permitting the sale of alcoholic drink for consumption off the premises of the establishment where it was bought. Hence: a…

A licence permitting alcoholic drink to be sold for consumption on the premises.

Enlargement. Enlargement in duration. spec. Permission for the sale of alcoholic drinks until a later time than is usual at a particular place. Also…