pen licence
(UK, AU, education) to use a pen for schoolwork instead of a pencil, granted to a child whose handwriting has reached an acceptable standard.
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(UK, AU, education) to use a pen for schoolwork instead of a pencil, granted to a child whose handwriting has reached an acceptable standard.
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