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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Designer and licensed residential contractor Judy Riddell believes downsizing can also be quite freeing for homeowners.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
According to the Florida Department of Health, Demeo has been a licensed medical doctor since 1989 and graduated with a medical degree from the University of South Florida that same year.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
The channel also features deal segments tied to Amazon shopping events and everyday deal streams, alongside licensed lifestyle programming that matches Amazon’s key shopping categories.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
Fully licensed teachers in the KCPS district make over the amount to qualify for low-income housing subsidies.
—Thomas White, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
According to the Florida Department of Health, Demeo has been a licensed medical doctor since 1989 and graduated with a medical degree from the University of South Florida that same year.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
The channel also features deal segments tied to Amazon shopping events and everyday deal streams, alongside licensed lifestyle programming that matches Amazon’s key shopping categories.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
Fully licensed teachers in the KCPS district make over the amount to qualify for low-income housing subsidies.
—Thomas White, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Licensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/licensed. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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