Professional Licensing Terms

verb past tense of 'license', meaning to give official permission for something

adjective describing a person or thing that has official permission to do something

• Only a licensed professional is allowed to perform that procedure.
• Make sure you go to a licensed mechanic for your car repairs.
• I heard he's a licensed badass on the basketball court.
• She was a licensed expert in navigating difficult conversations.

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

• Obtaining licensure is a crucial step in becoming a professional in many fields.
• You need to get your licensure sorted out before you can start working.
• I finally got my licensure paperwork done, so now I'm official!
• Having licensure is like having a key that unlocks many opportunities in your career.