ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Licensed

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈlaɪsənst/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Licensed is an adjective meaning (of a person or enterprise) Having been issued with a licence (by the required authority).

Meaning

(of a person or enterprise) Having been issued with a licence (by the required authority).

More Meanings

  1. (of an activity) Authorized by licence.
  2. simple past and past participle of license

Example Sentences

Only licensed exterminators can purchase rat poison in this state.
Even licensed fishing has a major effect on the fish population in the river.

Synonyms for licensed

Depending on context, synonyms include accredited, authorized, commissioned, licenced.

Antonyms for licensed

Common opposites include unlicensed.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include licenced, accredited, authorized, commissioned, licensee, patented.

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