licensure

noun

li·​cen·​sure ˈlī-sᵊn-shər 

-ˌshu̇r

: the granting of licenses especially to practice a profession

also : the state of being licensed

Examples of licensure in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Illinois could model states that have lower hour requirements before licensure. — Eric Zamparripa, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026

Not trade unions, which ought to realize licensure reform will ultimately lead to more dues-paying members. — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Medicaid will have to pay for services by technicians still completing their licensure for up to 45 days. — Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 10 June 2026

Yet the Utah pilot and the broader national debate reveal a deeper governance gap that precedes questions of licensure or competency testing. — Torie Bosch, STAT, 20 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1846, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

licensure

noun

li·​cen·​sure ˈlīs-ᵊn-shər, -ˌshu̇r 

1

: the state or condition of having a license granted by official or legal authority to perform medical acts and procedures not permitted by persons without such a license

applicant must have RN licensure

also : the granting of such licenses

a state board of medical licensure

2

: approval of a drug or medical procedure by official or legal authority for use in the practice of medicine

the licensure was based on the results of randomized clinical trials of the vaccine's protective efficacy

—E. D. Shapiro et al.

Legal Definition

licensure

noun

li·​cen·​sure ˈlīs-ᵊn-shər, -ˌshu̇r 

: the granting of licenses especially to practice a profession

also : the state of being licensed