licensed

adjective

li·​censed ˈlī-sᵊn(t)st How to pronounce licensed (audio)
: 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 surest way to break this self-defeating pattern would be to talk with a licensed mental health professional about your priorities and how to form a meaningful, lasting relationship. Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2025 That’s why Nicolette Boxe, licensed realtor at Sotheby’s International Realty in Hunt Country, Virginia, recommends investing in a set of plush, monogrammed guest towels in crisp white or neutral tones. Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025 Despite being legal, the illicit market is thriving, with only 38% of the cannabis consumed in California coming from licensed growers, according to a 2024 report released by the state Department of Cannabis Control. Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025 In order to live with an emotional support animal, tenants can provide landlords with a letter from a licensed health professional documenting their disability and how the animal helps, state law says. Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for licensed

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1632, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of licensed was circa 1632

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“Licensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/licensed. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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