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

The Tennessee Senate adopted sweeping new regulations for the state's $250 million hemp industry, approving new tax rates, age restrictions and penalties and licensure requirements ― despite objections from both Democrats and Republicans that the bill could harm hemp farmers and some retailers. —Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025

Where a postgraduate degree is required for state licensure and ability to legally practice in your profession. —Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025

For classroom aides, the Milwaukee Public Schools University program helps cover tuition for teacher licensure. —Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 7 Aug. 2025

This structure likely works well for professional majors governed by accreditation or licensure, or more tightly aligned with employment. —John Weigand, The Conversation, 30 June 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