Licensing, on the other hand, is an action that precedes censorship.

许可，是先于控制的。

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PCs would be as brave (or foolhardy) as licensing an alternative operating system to Microsoft's Windows.

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In a reversal of a four year downward trend the most recent figures re: the total sales for professional sports and collegiate licensing show an increase of 3% which may or may not be a reflection on the overall economy.

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Moreover, permitting Meltwater to avoid paying licensing fees gives it an unwarranted advantage over its competitors who do pay licensing fees.

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