Licensure

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪsənʃər/

Definitions of licensure

noun a formal approval or permission to engage in a particular activity or profession

Example Sentences

A1 Licensure is required to work as a nurse.

A2 She is studying for her licensure exam to become a teacher.

B1 Obtaining licensure in real estate can open up many job opportunities.

B2 The company was fined for operating without proper licensure.

C1 He completed his licensure requirements and is now a licensed architect.

C2 The board of licensure revoked his license due to unethical behavior.

Examples of licensure in a Sentence

formal Obtaining licensure is a crucial step in becoming a professional in many fields.

informal You need to get your licensure sorted out before you can start working.

slang I finally got my licensure paperwork done, so now I'm official!

figurative Having licensure is like having a key that unlocks many opportunities in your career.

Grammatical Forms of licensure

past tense

licensed

plural

licensures

comparative

more licensure

superlative

most licensure

present tense

license

future tense

will license

perfect tense

have licensed

continuous tense

is licensing

singular

licensure

positive degree

licensure

infinitive

to license

gerund

licensing

participle

licensed

Origin and Evolution of licensure

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'licensure' originated from the Latin word 'licentia' meaning permission or freedom.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the granting of permission or authority, 'licensure' has evolved to specifically denote the granting of official approval or certification to practice a certain profession or occupation.