licensed
adjective
li·censed
ˈlī-sᵊn(t)st 
: having a valid license required to engage in a particular business, occupation, or activity
licensed drivers
a licensed cosmetologist
A licensed anesthesiologist must always be in the facility, though, depending on the procedure, not necessarily in the room with the patient.—
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Gas and electric work requires a licensed electrician and the proper permits.
—John W. Bateman, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
The agent performs investigations related to criminal activity committed by licensed premises.
—Angela Rodriguez
may 3, Sacbee.com, 3 May 2026
Alternatively, Florida could legalize more unlicensed work, much of which is already done under the supervision of licensed contractors.
—Maxwell Harden, Sun Sentinel, 3 May 2026
This is also why the nine licensed Kentucky sportsbooks—DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, bet365, Fanatics, theScore Bet, Circa, and Prime—cannot simply bolt horse racing onto their existing platforms.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 2 May 2026
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John W. Bateman, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
The agent performs investigations related to criminal activity committed by licensed premises.
—Angela Rodriguez
may 3, Sacbee.com, 3 May 2026
Alternatively, Florida could legalize more unlicensed work, much of which is already done under the supervision of licensed contractors.
—Maxwell Harden, Sun Sentinel, 3 May 2026
This is also why the nine licensed Kentucky sportsbooks—DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, bet365, Fanatics, theScore Bet, Circa, and Prime—cannot simply bolt horse racing onto their existing platforms.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 2 May 2026
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“Licensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/licensed. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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