adj
licensed
LEYE-suhnst
adj
1
Officially authorized by a licence to do something.
"He's a licensed electrician with ten years of experience."
2
Permitted by licence to sell alcohol.
"The restaurant is fully licensed, so you can order wine with dinner."
How to Use Licensed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOfficially permitted or certified — either to do a job, or (of a venue) to sell alcohol.
Common pairings
licensed premises
licensed professional
fully licensed
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