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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Call a licensed electrician to inspect your electrical system.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Ana Jarzin is a licensed mental health counselor with Thriveworks Counseling and Psychiatry in Orlando.
—Ana Jarzin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
As of January, there were 281 licensed medical dispensaries in the state compared to 687 recreational stores, according to the Marijuana Enforcement Division.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Now, everything is above board at his licensed dispensary, which opened in 2023.
—Ali Bauman, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Ana Jarzin is a licensed mental health counselor with Thriveworks Counseling and Psychiatry in Orlando.
—Ana Jarzin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
As of January, there were 281 licensed medical dispensaries in the state compared to 687 recreational stores, according to the Marijuana Enforcement Division.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Now, everything is above board at his licensed dispensary, which opened in 2023.
—Ali Bauman, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Licensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/licensed. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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