licensed

adjective

li·​censed ˈlī-sᵊn(t)st How to pronounce licensed (audio)
Synonyms of licensednext
: 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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Another licensed fighting game based on a hit anime series that's beloved by fans the world over? — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025 The licensed practitioners who prescribe the patients must be certified to prescribe Schedule 2 drugs. — Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025 Klarna has operated as a fully licensed bank in Europe since 2017, according to the filing. — Mackenzie Sigalos,ari Levy, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025 The office found that the company was slow to respond to claims, slow to pay claims, used improperly licensed adjusters and kept poor records. — Lawrence Mower, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for licensed

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First Known Use

circa 1632, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of licensed was circa 1632

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