licensing — Grant a license to (someone or something) to permit the use of something or to allow an activity to take place.
lightening — the descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity, occurring toward the end of pregnancy, changing the contour of the abdomen and facilitating breathing by lessening pressure under the diaphragm.
likening — to represent as similar or like; compare: to liken someone to a weasel.
piloting — a person duly qualified to steer ships into or out of a harbor or through certain difficult waters.
recycling — to treat or process (used or waste materials) so as to make suitable for reuse: recycling paper to save trees.
silencing — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.