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.—
Barbara M. Swanson
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The Pew Research Center estimates the number of licensed dispensaries at nearly 15,000.
—Hannah Parker, NBC news, 24 Dec. 2025
Goodness Village is led by Curtis, who has a doctorate in human services and is also a licensed clinical worker.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
Meaghan Fanning, a 35-year-old licensed clinical social worker who spends every day counseling and trying to improve the lives of Kansas City’s child, teen and young adult refugees, starts her mornings the same.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 23 Dec. 2025
Reynolds, a New York State licensed lawyer, is representing herself in the case.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
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Hannah Parker, NBC news, 24 Dec. 2025
Goodness Village is led by Curtis, who has a doctorate in human services and is also a licensed clinical worker.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
Meaghan Fanning, a 35-year-old licensed clinical social worker who spends every day counseling and trying to improve the lives of Kansas City’s child, teen and young adult refugees, starts her mornings the same.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 23 Dec. 2025
Reynolds, a New York State licensed lawyer, is representing herself in the case.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for licensed
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“Licensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/licensed. Accessed 30 Dec. 2025.
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