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 move required acquiring a licensed payments company, absorbing hundreds of employees, and operating under financial regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Never Wash Items Contaminated With Flammable Substances Lo Choe, licensed contractor and owner of Aura Fire Safety, cautioned against putting anything saturated with gasoline or other flammables into a washing machine because residue can remain in fibers and create a serious safety hazard.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Melissa Griffing, a licensed professional counselor and child therapist, sees this often in her work with families.
—Janelle Jones, Parents, 28 Jan. 2026
Pretti carried a licensed firearm, but according to video analysis by The New York Times, does not seem to have made any effort to take it out of its holster before an agent shot him.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Never Wash Items Contaminated With Flammable Substances Lo Choe, licensed contractor and owner of Aura Fire Safety, cautioned against putting anything saturated with gasoline or other flammables into a washing machine because residue can remain in fibers and create a serious safety hazard.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Melissa Griffing, a licensed professional counselor and child therapist, sees this often in her work with families.
—Janelle Jones, Parents, 28 Jan. 2026
Pretti carried a licensed firearm, but according to video analysis by The New York Times, does not seem to have made any effort to take it out of its holster before an agent shot him.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Licensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/licensed. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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