Medical Licensing Vocabulary

noun A permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade

• In order to drive legally, you must have a valid driver's licence.
• Hey, did you remember to renew your fishing licence before our trip?
• I can't believe I got caught driving without a licence!
• She had a licence to kill with her sharp wit and cunning charm.

verb to officially record or enroll in a list or system

• The company is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
• I just registered for the conference next month.
• I finally registered for that online course everyone's been talking about.
• Her smile registered genuine surprise when she saw the surprise party.

adjective describing something that does not have the necessary license or permission

• Operating a vehicle with unlicensed drivers is against the law.
• You shouldn't let unlicensed drivers behind the wheel.
• Having unlicensed drivers on the road is a major no-no.
• Allowing unlicensed individuals to take control can lead to a crash in more ways than one.