Licensed
'laɪ.sənst
Definitions
2 meaningsOfficially permitted or authorized to do something, having received a license.
'laɪ.sənst
Authorized to do something.
The doctor is a licensed medical professional.
💡 Simply: Being 'licensed' means you have a special permit that lets you do something. Like, you're licensed to drive if you have a driver's license. It's like having a VIP pass to do certain things!
👶 For kids: When something is licensed, it means you have a special paper that lets you do it, like a license to drive a car!
More Examples
They operate a licensed daycare center.
He works as a licensed electrician.
How It's Used
"A licensed driver can legally operate a vehicle."
"The company is licensed to sell pharmaceuticals."
Having granted an official permission to use something, especially a trademark or intellectual property.
'laɪ.sənst
Having granted a license.
The software has been licensed to multiple companies.
💡 Simply: If something is 'licensed', it means the owner gave permission for someone else to use or do something. Imagine a song being 'licensed' for a movie; the singer lets the movie use it!
👶 For kids: When something is licensed, it means you got permission to use it from the person who owns it!
More Examples
Their logo was licensed for use on merchandise.
The rights to the song were licensed to the film studio.
How It's Used
"The technology was licensed to a different firm."
"The company licensed its software to a major corporation."
Synonyms
From Middle English licencen, from Old French licencier, from Latin licentia ('permission').
The word has been used in legal contexts since the 14th century.
Memory tip
Think of a permission slip – a license grants permission.
Practice
Word Origin
Root: licentia