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

His career is anchored in formal legal training, government experience, bar licensure, and trial-level practice, while also reflecting the discipline required to manage demanding pursuits outside the courtroom. —Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026

The new state regulations streamline licensure of money transmitters at the state level, while establishing that a person may not engage in a virtual-currency business unless licensed by the Minnesota Department of Commerce. —Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 30 Dec. 2025

The psychologist, who could not be reached for comment, was on a temporary limited psychologist license, meant for professionals working toward full licensure, until late 2023 when they were issued a master's psychologist license from the state. —Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 24 Nov. 2025

His educator license remains active, according to Indiana's teacher licensure database. —Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 7 Nov. 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