licensure

noun

li·​cen·​sure ˈlī-sᵊn-shər 

-ˌshu̇r

: the granting of licenses especially to practice a profession

also : the state of being licensed

Examples of licensure in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

House Bill 1220, which would require licensure for certain dieticians and nutritionists. —Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 7 May 2025

Through this, students will be able to take their licensure exams following graduation and join the workforce at a quicker pace, rather than having to wait because of being unable to access resources. —Ikram Mohamed, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025

New workers aren't always ready to replace them — only 36% pass the operator licensure exams, exposing gaps in training systems, the report concludes. —Megan Stringer, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025

Qualified applicants — those with relevant experience as well as the licensure and certifications to perform the work — have until 11:59 pm ET on May 6 to apply for the new positions, according to internal communications. —Andrea Hsu, NPR, 3 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1846, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

licensure

noun

li·​cen·​sure ˈlīs-ᵊn-shər, -ˌshu̇r 

1

: the state or condition of having a license granted by official or legal authority to perform medical acts and procedures not permitted by persons without such a license

applicant must have RN licensure

also : the granting of such licenses

a state board of medical licensure

2

: approval of a drug or medical procedure by official or legal authority for use in the practice of medicine

the licensure was based on the results of randomized clinical trials of the vaccine's protective efficacy

—E. D. Shapiro et al.

Legal Definition

licensure

noun

li·​cen·​sure ˈlīs-ᵊn-shər, -ˌshu̇r 

: the granting of licenses especially to practice a profession

also : the state of being licensed