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 legislation, which restricts motorists from holding or supporting mobile electronic devices while operating a vehicle, would impact roughly 4 million licensed drivers in South Carolina.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Aug. 2025
For example, patient data may be legally required to remain within a hospital's walls, or licensed broadcast content might be limited across regions, only licensed to specific countries.
—Andre Reitenbach, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Kenyan authorities are considering sweeping regulatory changes that would raise the minimum drinking age from 18 to 21, and limit the sale of alcohol to pubs, bars, and licensed shops.
—Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Here’s what to know about summer colds and the COVID-19 variant called stratus
The online ordering platform includes a brief medical screening questionnaire to be reviewed by a licensed health-care provider before prescribing the vaccine.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
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Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Aug. 2025
For example, patient data may be legally required to remain within a hospital's walls, or licensed broadcast content might be limited across regions, only licensed to specific countries.
—Andre Reitenbach, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Kenyan authorities are considering sweeping regulatory changes that would raise the minimum drinking age from 18 to 21, and limit the sale of alcohol to pubs, bars, and licensed shops.
—Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Here’s what to know about summer colds and the COVID-19 variant called stratus
The online ordering platform includes a brief medical screening questionnaire to be reviewed by a licensed health-care provider before prescribing the vaccine.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
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 21 Aug. 2025.
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