licensed
adjective
li·censed
ˈlī-sᵊn(t)st 
: 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.—
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She’s been a licensed cosmetologist for over six years and is widely respected for her natural hair knowledge.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 6 Feb. 2025
According to the release, Diaz’s associates bought 73 guns from a licensed dealer in Deerfield, Kansas, between August 2020 and May 2023 before members of the ring were arrested on May 19, 2023.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2025
The only exception to this requirement is nonresidents under 12 who are accompanied by either a resident or a licensed nonresident.
—Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 5 Feb. 2025
The decision also gives the Metropolitan AME Church a lien on the trademark and the power to block the Proud Boys from using the trademark or selling licensed goods, like T-shirts or hats, without the church's approval.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2025
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Celeste Polanco, Essence, 6 Feb. 2025
According to the release, Diaz’s associates bought 73 guns from a licensed dealer in Deerfield, Kansas, between August 2020 and May 2023 before members of the ring were arrested on May 19, 2023.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2025
The only exception to this requirement is nonresidents under 12 who are accompanied by either a resident or a licensed nonresident.
—Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 5 Feb. 2025
The decision also gives the Metropolitan AME Church a lien on the trademark and the power to block the Proud Boys from using the trademark or selling licensed goods, like T-shirts or hats, without the church's approval.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Licensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/licensed. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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