licensed

Verb

• authorize officially
  • "I am licensed to practice law in this state"
• simple past and past participle of license

Adjective Satellite

• given official approval to act
  • "licensed pharmacist"

Adj

• Having been issued with a licence (by the required authority).
• Having been issued with a licence (by the required authority).
• Allowed to sell alcohol.
• Authorized by licence.
• Authorized by licence.
• Based on an existing piece of intellectual property and sold under licence.

Examples

• Although they sell well, licensed video games are seldom critically acclaimed.
• Even licensed fishing has a major effect on the fish population in the river.
• Only licensed exterminators can purchase rat poison in this state.
• The opening hours of licensed premises are restricted to prevent all-night drinking.

Synonyms

accredited, certify, commissioned, licence, licenced, license

Antonyms

decertify, unlicensed

Related Words

eligible, licenced, licensed victualler, qualified

Anagrams of licensed