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licensed

Pronunciation: [/ˈlaɪsənst/]

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licensed: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use licensed in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “permission”

(adjective) when someone is given official permission to do something or is authorized by a governing body. It means they have the legal right to do an activity or carry out a task.

Example

She is a licensed driver, so she can drive a car legally.

Example

He is not a licensed pilot, so he cannot fly a plane.

Example

Is he a licensed professional in his field?

Context: “permission”

(verb) to grant official permission for someone to do something or to allow an activity to take place. It means giving legal approval for a particular action or task.

Example

The city licensed the new restaurant to operate in the downtown area.

Example

The inspector refused to license the construction until safety measures were in place.

Example

Did the government agency license the new business?

How to pronounce licensed

Pronunciation: [/ˈlaɪsənst/]

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