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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Maksim Sauchanka is a licensed remodeling contractor and the owner of BMR Belmax Remodeling.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026
All sessions are free and led by licensed counselors — an important resource in a state with limited access to mental health care.
—Nicole Nielsen, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
Kieaundria Bellamy is a beauty and fashion writer and a licensed aesthetician.
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In 2021, the business expanded to include licensed NFL apparel.
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Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026
All sessions are free and led by licensed counselors — an important resource in a state with limited access to mental health care.
—Nicole Nielsen, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
Kieaundria Bellamy is a beauty and fashion writer and a licensed aesthetician.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
In 2021, the business expanded to include licensed NFL apparel.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
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 20 Jan. 2026.
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