Licenced

verb

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.verbTo give a formal (usually written) authorization.

"It was decided to license Wikipedia under the GFDL."

2.verbAuthorize officially.

"I am licensed to practice law in this state."

3.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."

4.adjective(of an activity) authorized by licence

"Even licensed fishing has a major effect on the fish population in the river."

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