Artistic license
noun
the freedom to create an artwork, musical work, or piece of writing based on the artist’s interpretation and mainly for effect; also called poetic license , etc.
Examples
Artistic license often provokes controversy by offending those who resent the reinterpretation of cherished beliefs or previous works.
Word Origin
1845
Usage Note
colloquialism
Contemporary Examples
Affleck is certainly entitled to his viewpoint and artistic license.
What ‘Argo’ Gets Wrong About Iran Kambiz Atabai December 30, 2012
There is some artistic license taken: During his Masonic ceremony, the villain drinks out of a cup fashioned from a human skull.
Debunking Dan Brown Michael Baigent September 19, 2009
Historical Examples
By a striking exercise of artistic license the sticks were ponies, cows, and dogs, and the pebbles were sheep.
The Open Boat and Other Stories Stephen Crane
legal
The open source license applicable to Perl.
(1999-12-29)
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artistic workmanship, effect, or quality. artistic ability. Historical Examples So many exquisite things in the shop windows: jewels, artistries of silver and gold. Children of the Market Place Edgar Lee Masters noun artistic workmanship, ability, or quality artistic pursuits great skill n. “artistic ability,” 1837, from artist + -ry; as chemistry from chemist, etc.
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artistic workmanship, effect, or quality. artistic ability. Contemporary Examples The emphasis on the quick opinion undercuts ambitions of artistry, and great individual columns can be lost in the wall of sound. The Best Columns of the Year John Avlon December 30, 2013 Like they do everything at these establishments: with flawless technique and artistry. Hotels […]
- Artless
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