licensed
/ˈlaɪsənst/
adjective
- Having official permission from a government or other authority to do something, such as drive, sell alcohol, or practice a profession.
- Only licensed electricians can perform this type of work.
- The restaurant is licensed to serve wine and beer.
- She is a licensed driver who passed her test last year.
- Used to describe a product or work that is officially allowed to be used, copied, or sold under a legal agreement.
- This music is licensed under a Creative Commons agreement.
- The software is licensed for use on up to three computers.
- They sell licensed merchandise featuring popular cartoon characters.
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- Past tense of license: gave official permission to someone or something.
- The city licensed the new taxi company last month.
- The state licensed her as a nurse after she passed the exam.
- They licensed the patent to a manufacturer in Japan.