26984 words

licensed

4 definitions • 12 examples
1
having a licence (= an official document) that gives you permission to own, do, or use something:

Examples:

a licensed pilot
UK a licensed restaurant (= one that is allowed to sell alcohol)
US a licensed daycare center
He is not a licensed mental health counselor.
2
having official permission to do, have, or sell something:

Examples:

You should ensure that your investment adviser is licensed.
The goods originated from state inspected and licensed facilities.
a licensed broker/contractor/dealer
3
produced, used, or sold with the permission of the person or company who has created something or owns something:

Examples:

About 300 licensed products will reach stores by the end of the year.
The version of the software they were using was not licensed.
4

Examples:

Over the past 20 years, the number of licensed premises has increased by 23%.
The restaurant is not licensed, but you can bring your own wine.

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