licensed — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Having been issued with a licence (by the required authority).

   Usage

   • not-comparable
   • of a person or enterprise

   Examples

   Only licensed exterminators can purchase rat poison in this state.

2. Having been issued with a licence (by the required authority). Allowed to sell alcohol.

   Usage

   • not-comparable
   • of a shop or restaurant
   • of a person or enterprise

   Examples

   The opening hours of licensed premises are restricted to prevent all-night drinking.

3. Authorized by licence.

   Usage

   • not-comparable
   • of an activity

   Examples

   Even licensed fishing has a major effect on the fish population in the river.

4. Authorized by licence. Based on an existing piece of intellectual property and sold under licence.

   Usage

   • not-comparable
   • of a product
   • of an activity

   Examples

   Although they sell well, licensed video games are seldom critically acclaimed.

Adjective

1. given official approval to act

   Synonyms

   accreditedcommissionedlicenced

   Examples

   an accredited college

   commissioned broker

   More examples (2)

   licensed pharmacist

   authorized representative