Found 2 items, similar to poetic license.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: poetic license poetic license n : license used by a writer or artist to heighten the effect of their work
English → English (gcide) Definition: Poetic license Poetic \Po*et"ic\, Poetical \Po*et"ic*al\, a. [L. po["e]ticus, Gr. ?: cf. F. po['e]tiquee.] 1. Of or pertaining to poetry; suitable for poetry, or for writing poetry; as, poetic talent, theme, work, sentiments. --Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. Expressed in metrical form; exhibiting the imaginative or the rhythmical quality of poetry; as, a poetical composition; poetical prose. [1913 Webster] Poetic license. See License, n., 4. [1913 Webster]