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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Executive director Nick Turner told the Bangor Daily News the show hoped to have other characters on stage reference the two Black characters the musical is missing without showing the pair, but was warned that altering the musical’s licensed script would constitute a contract violation .
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
Instead of focusing on licensed superheroes and their apprentices, Vigilantes shows us the perspective of those whose powers aren't quite strong enough to become full heroes.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Based in Brimfield, Massachusetts, Morean Auctions is the only licensed auction house specializing in breweriana and vintage alcohol advertising, including signs, trays, bottles, and neon displays.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The project manager will be a licensed social worker who oversees the health department’s mental health and addiction services program, said Veronica Collins-Ellis, director of the Gary Health Department.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
Instead of focusing on licensed superheroes and their apprentices, Vigilantes shows us the perspective of those whose powers aren't quite strong enough to become full heroes.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Based in Brimfield, Massachusetts, Morean Auctions is the only licensed auction house specializing in breweriana and vintage alcohol advertising, including signs, trays, bottles, and neon displays.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The project manager will be a licensed social worker who oversees the health department’s mental health and addiction services program, said Veronica Collins-Ellis, director of the Gary Health Department.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Licensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/licensed. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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