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
Barbara M. SwansonExamples of licensed in a Sentence
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Assembly Bill 1740 prohibited recyclers from purchasing catalytic converters from anyone except a licensed commercial enterprise or lawful owner.
—Susan Shelley, Orange County Register, 30 May 2024
In New York City, council members introduced a law to staff each police precinct with a licensed social worker in May 2024.
—Jennifer Vilcarino, ABC News, 29 May 2024
Contra Costa County providers run 16 licensed homes, Alameda providers run 10, and San Francisco providers run two homes, according to the state Department of Social Services.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 26 May 2024
California requires a few dozen hours of training to become a licensed security guard.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024
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Susan Shelley, Orange County Register, 30 May 2024
In New York City, council members introduced a law to staff each police precinct with a licensed social worker in May 2024.
—Jennifer Vilcarino, ABC News, 29 May 2024
Contra Costa County providers run 16 licensed homes, Alameda providers run 10, and San Francisco providers run two homes, according to the state Department of Social Services.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 26 May 2024
California requires a few dozen hours of training to become a licensed security guard.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024
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“Licensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/licensed. Accessed 9 Jun. 2024.
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