licenced
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English
Definitions
verb
- To give a formal (usually written) authorization.“It was decided to license Wikipedia under the GFDL.”
- Authorize officially.“I am licensed to practice law in this state.”
adjective
- (of a person or enterprise) having been issued with a licence (by the required authority)“Only licensed exterminators can purchase rat poison in this state.”
- (of an activity) authorized by licence“Even licensed fishing has a major effect on the fish population in the river.”
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