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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Karmen Black, a licensed social worker and Minneapolis resident, received the Heroic Act Award from the United States Lifesaving Association on Monday during a ceremony at Minneapolis Fire Station 5.
—Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
Also, there were more licensed childcare spaces – 84,842 last year, to be exact — but prices remain crazy high.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 4 Jan. 2026
In addition to Fossil, the focus includes licensed brands Emporio Armani, Armani Exchange, Diesel and Michael Kors.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
Olivia pays $220 a month for compost hauling by Scraps Mile High, the company Turner started eight years ago and one of nine licensed haulers listed by the city on its website.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026
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Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
Also, there were more licensed childcare spaces – 84,842 last year, to be exact — but prices remain crazy high.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 4 Jan. 2026
In addition to Fossil, the focus includes licensed brands Emporio Armani, Armani Exchange, Diesel and Michael Kors.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
Olivia pays $220 a month for compost hauling by Scraps Mile High, the company Turner started eight years ago and one of nine licensed haulers listed by the city on its website.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026
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“Licensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/licensed. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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