Licensed
/ˈlaɪsənst/
Definitions
- (adj.) Having official permission or authorization to engage in a particular activity, especially by a competent authority.
The restaurant is licensed to serve alcoholic beverages.
- (v. (past participle)) Granted a license or official permission.
The agency has licensed several vendors to operate in the region.
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Commentary
As an adjective, 'licensed' describes the status of having permission; as a verb form, it is the past participle of 'license' indicating the act of granting such permission.
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