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.—
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The department also launched the Real California Cannabis campaign, which educates consumers on the importance of only using products from licensed dispensaries and the safety risks of purchasing unregulated marijuana. —Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026 Experts advise going to a reputable, licensed dealer when purchasing a vehicle. —Mahsa Saeidi, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026 Last year, the state banned AI therapy while allowing its use in administrative and support services for licensed professionals. —Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026 Meanwhile, the number of licensed cannabis businesses declined in recent years across every category, including retailers, distributors and growers. —Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for licensed
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026 Experts advise going to a reputable, licensed dealer when purchasing a vehicle. —Mahsa Saeidi, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026 Last year, the state banned AI therapy while allowing its use in administrative and support services for licensed professionals. —Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026 Meanwhile, the number of licensed cannabis businesses declined in recent years across every category, including retailers, distributors and growers. —Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for licensed
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“Licensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/licensed. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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