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.—
Barbara M. Swanson
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More than 100 of the state’s licensed home insurers, including the CSAA, USAA and the Interinsurance Exchange, are defendants in an April lawsuit accusing the companies of colluding to drop policyholders and force them onto the FAIR Plan in order to reduce their claims exposure.
—Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
According to officials, Sawicki was a licensed clinical social worker and the owner of Infinity Integrated Counseling and Spa Services, LLC, in Avon.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 June 2025
One way is by reestablishing the emotional connection, which often takes work, says licensed couples therapist Takira Victorin in Brooklyn, New York.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 June 2025
Young drivers aged 16-24 are involved in 22.8% of all accidents despite representing only 11.2% of licensed drivers, highlighting how this developmental stage intersects with external risks.
—Charell G. Coleman, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
According to officials, Sawicki was a licensed clinical social worker and the owner of Infinity Integrated Counseling and Spa Services, LLC, in Avon.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 June 2025
One way is by reestablishing the emotional connection, which often takes work, says licensed couples therapist Takira Victorin in Brooklyn, New York.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 June 2025
Young drivers aged 16-24 are involved in 22.8% of all accidents despite representing only 11.2% of licensed drivers, highlighting how this developmental stage intersects with external risks.
—Charell G. Coleman, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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“Licensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/licensed. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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