licensed
ˈlaɪsənst
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Definition of licensed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
regulation complianceallowed by a granted permit to perform tasks or use protected works
  • Only licensed users may run the software and reuse the company logo.
2.
alcohol salesallowed to sell alcoholic drinks
  • The restaurant is licensed to serve wine.
authorized permitted
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Expressions with licensed

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officially allowed to use deadly force
The agent was licensed to kill in extreme situations.
holding every official permission needed to work or offer services legally
The tour company is fully licensed and follows all safety regulations.
place licensed to sell alcohol for on-site consumption
The pub is a licensed premises.
businesses allowed by law to sell alcohol
The licensed trade faces new regulations this year.
person officially allowed by license to operate and control aircraft or ships
Only a licensed pilot may carry passengers on this flight.
person allowed by law to sell alcoholic drinks
The licensed victualler opened the pub at noon.

Origin of licensed

Latin, licentia (freedom) + -ed (past participle)

Terms with licensed included in their meaning

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medical
person licensed to practice medicine
legal professional
person trained and licensed to practice law
licensed operator
person licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
licensed practitioner
person licensed to practice medicine
maritime
licensed officer commanding a merchant ship
bookmaker's premises
licensed bookmaker's premises not on a racecourse
transportation
any taxi service in the UK licensed for street pickups
business
licensed agent who arranges customs clearance for imported or exported goods

Examples of licensed in a sentence

  • The bar is fully licensed to serve alcohol until midnight.
  • The bar is licensed to sell spirits.
  • Only licensed venues can offer alcoholic beverages.

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  1. French:licencié, agréé, ...
  2. German:lizenziert, konzessioniert, ...
  3. Italian:autorizzato, con licenza, ...
  4. Spanish:autorizado, ...
  5. Portuguese:licenciado, ...
  6. Chinese:持证, 持牌的, ...
  7. Japanese:認可された, 許可された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُرَخَّص, مُرَخَّص, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּרְשֶׁה, ...
  10. Russian:лицензированный, разрешённый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ліцензований, сертифікований, ...
  12. Hindi:लाइसेंस प्राप्त, लाइसेंसशुदा, ...
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