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licensed

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɫaɪsənst// UK //lˈaɪsənsd// li·censed Archaic Dialect

v. having official permission from a government or authority to do something, like drive a car or sell alcohol. It shows that you have followed the rules and are allowed to operate.

v. holding a formal permit or legal authorisation to perform a specific action or provide a service. Often used to describe professionals or businesses that must meet regulatory standards.


SIMPLE

He is a licensed pilot who flies small planes.

CONTEXTUAL

Only licensed contractors are permitted to perform electrical work on the new office building to ensure safety standards are met.

COMPLEX

The government requires all licensed practitioners to undergo periodic training to maintain their credentials and stay informed about updated medical protocols.

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Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun or as a predicative adjective after a linking verb.

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