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.—
Barbara M. Swanson
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During the pandemic, California lost about 12% of its licensed child-care capacity.
—Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
Mount Washington also employs licensed morticians who can remediate gravesites — something that Hunter, a lawyer by trade, isn’t qualified to do.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2025
Understanding The Role Of A CPA A CPA is a licensed accounting professional with expert-level knowledge in taxation, accounting and financial consulting.
—Burcu Manay, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Shinn is a licensed clinical social worker and a supporter of the Imperial Valley LGBT Resource Center who lives in El Centro.
—Jim Shinn, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
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Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
Mount Washington also employs licensed morticians who can remediate gravesites — something that Hunter, a lawyer by trade, isn’t qualified to do.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2025
Understanding The Role Of A CPA A CPA is a licensed accounting professional with expert-level knowledge in taxation, accounting and financial consulting.
—Burcu Manay, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Shinn is a licensed clinical social worker and a supporter of the Imperial Valley LGBT Resource Center who lives in El Centro.
—Jim Shinn, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Licensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/licensed. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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