Licensed

/ˈlaɪ.sənst/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having received official permission or authorization to do something.

The restaurant is licensed to serve alcohol to its patrons.

Referring to something that is legally recognized or sanctioned.

She is a licensed attorney and can represent clients in court.

Granted a license, especially for professional practice.

All of the teachers in the school are licensed to teach in their respective subjects.

Providing or using content or services under a license agreement.

The software is licensed for personal use only, not for commercial purposes.

Derived from the Middle English word 'licence', which comes from the Old French 'licence' and from Latin 'licentia'.

licensed to kill:

Authorized to kill, often used in a humorous or hyperbolic sense.

licensed to practice:

Having the official permission to practice a profession.

Street cred

He's got his street cred; he's licensed to hang out in those circles.

Having the go-ahead

Once you’re licensed, you have the go-ahead to join the club.