But though this be a state of liberty, yet it is not a state of licence.

虽然这是自由的状态，却不是放任的状态。

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In New York state, couples wishing to wed must typically wait 24 hours after the issuance of the marriage licence before they are allowed to hold the marriage ceremony.

在纽约州，通常来说，希望结婚的情侣要在获得许可证后等上24小时才能举行结婚仪式。

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Among the striking changes is the soaring share of workers with an occupational licence at state level.

还有一个显著变化是拥有州级职业许可证的劳动者所占比例出现飙升。

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Massachusetts does not recognise a religious marriage ceremony performed without benefit of a state-issued marriage licence.

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Games developer Zynga has taken the first step to apply for a gambling licence from the US state of Nevada.

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Under the terms of the Nevada licence, players must be at least 21 years old and residents of the state.

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