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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Unlike communications with a licensed attorney, which are legally safeguarded, inputs to AI systems may be stored, processed, used to improve the AI model, subpoenaed by law enforcement and discoverable by third parties.
—Robert Scott, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The Lusardi tower also includes a new cafe on its ground floor and, overall, brings the licensed bed capacity of Scripps Encinitas from 187 to 235.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2026
Deputy superintendent Wendy Kelly previously told KQED and ProPublica that the district, when hiring, typically calls candidates’ immediate supervisors and checks the database of licensed educators.
—Holly McDede, ProPublica, 22 May 2026
About MEDVi MEDVi is a telehealth platform that offers online treatment plans from licensed medical providers.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 20 May 2026
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Robert Scott, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The Lusardi tower also includes a new cafe on its ground floor and, overall, brings the licensed bed capacity of Scripps Encinitas from 187 to 235.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2026
Deputy superintendent Wendy Kelly previously told KQED and ProPublica that the district, when hiring, typically calls candidates’ immediate supervisors and checks the database of licensed educators.
—Holly McDede, ProPublica, 22 May 2026
About MEDVi MEDVi is a telehealth platform that offers online treatment plans from licensed medical providers.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 20 May 2026
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“Licensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/licensed. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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