# licensure

/ˈɫaɪsəntʃɝ/ (US) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/licensure
Updated: 2026-05-28

## Definition

the official permission from a government or organization to do a job that needs special skills. You usually need to pass a test or show you have enough experience to get this.

For teachers: the formal grant of a license by a regulatory body, allowing an individual to practice a profession or operate a business. Often used in legal or administrative contexts to describe the formal process of certification.

## Examples

- The architect must complete licensure before starting the project.
- After passing the state exam, she applied for licensure to begin her career as a registered nurse.
- The transition from academic training to professional practice is often delayed by the rigorous requirements for licensure, which vary significantly between different states and jurisdictions.

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