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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This proposal adds 65 beds to the Harrisburg campus on Rocky River Road, bringing the total to 109 licensed beds.
—Chase Jordan
march 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
State records in Florida say a woman of the same name is a licensed speech-language pathologist in good standing.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
The company, primarily based in New York and London, specializes in audio technology and offers a vast database of licensed and copyright-compliant voices that uses can access as an AI platform.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
Lego has a hearty licensed product line, featuring sets based on a wide range of popular films, TV shows and video games, as well as a substantial number of in-house brands like its flower arrangements, art pieces and architectural structures.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
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Chase Jordan
march 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
State records in Florida say a woman of the same name is a licensed speech-language pathologist in good standing.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
The company, primarily based in New York and London, specializes in audio technology and offers a vast database of licensed and copyright-compliant voices that uses can access as an AI platform.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
Lego has a hearty licensed product line, featuring sets based on a wide range of popular films, TV shows and video games, as well as a substantial number of in-house brands like its flower arrangements, art pieces and architectural structures.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Licensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/licensed. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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