Medical Licensing Board
/ˈmɛdɪkəl ˈlaɪsənsɪŋ bɔrd/
Definitions
- (n.) A state or provincial agency authorized to regulate and license medical practitioners to ensure public safety and professional competence.
The medical licensing board revoked the doctor's license due to malpractice.
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- medical licensing board
- medical licensing boards
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Commentary
The term typically denotes a government-sanctioned entity that enforces standards for medical practice; its usage often appears in regulatory and administrative law contexts.
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