Licensed

//ˈlaɪsənst// adj, verb

adj, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of license form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Having been issued with a licence (by the required authority). not-comparable

    "Only licensed exterminators can purchase rat poison in this state."

  2. 2
    Having been issued with a licence (by the required authority).; Allowed to sell alcohol. not-comparable

    "The opening hours of licensed premises are restricted to prevent all-night drinking."

  3. 3
    Authorized by licence. not-comparable

    "Even licensed fishing has a major effect on the fish population in the river."

  4. 4
    Authorized by licence.; Based on an existing piece of intellectual property and sold under licence. not-comparable

    "Although they sell well, licensed video games are seldom critically acclaimed."

Adjective
  1. 1
    given official approval to act wordnet

Synonyms

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accreditedaccreditedauthorizedcharteredcommissionedeligible

Example

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"I want a licensed guide who speaks English."

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licensed premises

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