licensed
adjective/ˈlaɪsnst/
/ˈlaɪsnst/
- (British English) having official permission to sell alcoholic drinks
- a licensed restaurant
- The restaurant is not licensed.
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- that you have official permission to own
- Is that gun licensed?
- licensed to do something having official permission to do something
- She is licensed to fly solo.
Extra Examples- There are only two companies licensed to produce the vaccine.
- Several companies are licensed to put the logo on their products.
- The handgun had been bought from a licensed dealer.
- There aren't enough licensed taxis in the city.
- The hotel is licensed to sell alcohol.
- There are 35 landfill sites licensed to receive hazardous waste.
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