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Definition of licensed adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

licensed

adjective
 
/ˈlaɪsnst/
 
/ˈlaɪsnst/
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  1. (British English) having official permission to sell alcoholic drinks
    • a licensed restaurant
    • The restaurant is not licensed.
  2. that you have official permission to own
    • Is that gun licensed?
  3. 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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