licensure

/ˈlaɪsənʃər/
noun
  1. The process or system of giving official permission to do a job or activity, especially in professions like medicine, law, or teaching.
    • All doctors must go through licensure before they can practice medicine.
    • New requirements for teacher licensure include additional training in classroom management.
    • The state board oversees the licensure of nurses and other healthcare workers.
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