licensure

noun

li·​cen·​sure ˈlī-sᵊn-shər 

-ˌshu̇r

: the granting of licenses especially to practice a profession

also : the state of being licensed

Examples of licensure in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Moreover, the Live Healthy initiative features a game-changer by establishing limited licensure for graduate assistant physicians. —Skylar Zander, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2024

On the supply side, removing licensure requirements, compliance mandates, interstate restrictions, and other regulatory barriers would invite new entrants, promote competition, and lower prices. —Ge Bai, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024

Only a few counselors in our district hold licensure from the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health. —Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024

This will likely change as more states adopt alternative licensure. —Erika Bolstad, USA TODAY, 30 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1846, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

licensure

noun

li·​cen·​sure ˈlīs-ᵊn-shər, -ˌshu̇r 

1

: the state or condition of having a license granted by official or legal authority to perform medical acts and procedures not permitted by persons without such a license

applicant must have RN licensure

also : the granting of such licenses

a state board of medical licensure

2

: approval of a drug or medical procedure by official or legal authority for use in the practice of medicine

the licensure was based on the results of randomized clinical trials of the vaccine's protective efficacy

—E. D. Shapiro et al.

Legal Definition

licensure

noun

li·​cen·​sure ˈlīs-ᵊn-shər, -ˌshu̇r 

: the granting of licenses especially to practice a profession

also : the state of being licensed