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 two were referred to Yan Gladkov, a licensed salesperson at Keller Williams NYC.
—Joyce Cohen, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Some of this work—like serious plumbing, electrical, and HVAC repairs, for example—should be done by a licensed professional.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
This is an effective way to acknowledge foresight without rubbing it in, says Malka Shaw, a licensed clinical social worker in Nutley, N.J.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 30 Apr. 2025
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Joyce Cohen, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Some of this work—like serious plumbing, electrical, and HVAC repairs, for example—should be done by a licensed professional.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
This is an effective way to acknowledge foresight without rubbing it in, says Malka Shaw, a licensed clinical social worker in Nutley, N.J.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 30 Apr. 2025
Expert Opinion Newsweek discussed the April 22 post with Seth Eisenberg, a licensed PAIRS Trainer and president/CEO at PAIRS Foundation.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Licensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/licensed. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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