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Blanket License (noun)

Type: noun

Pronunciation: /blank-et-lie-sens/

Related: Licensor, Licensee, License

What does Blanket License mean?

A license that allows unlimited access to use an entire library of songs during the term of a license for a single fee.

A Blanket License is a type of license that allows the licensee (like a Radio station) unlimited access to use an entire library of songs in a Performance Rights Organization’s library during the term of a license for a single fee. Licensees typically pay a large annual fee for the license.