licensed
adjective
li·censed
ˈlī-sᵊn(t)st 
: having a valid license required to engage in a particular business, occupation, or activity
licensed drivers
a licensed cosmetologist
A licensed anesthesiologist must always be in the facility, though, depending on the procedure, not necessarily in the room with the patient.—
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When a creator opts in, their face and voice become reference material for brand campaigns — a licensed asset for ByteDance to broker across commercial deals.
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Reid Litman,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
Florida does this with legal and licensed medical professionals.
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David J. Neal
july 5,
Miami Herald,
5 July 2026
Membership covers monthly visits with a licensed clinician, lab testing, one-on-one nutritionist support and weekly group coaching.
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Jay Sparks,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
Pet owners can make appointments online, and all procedures will be performed by a licensed veterinarian, according to a press release.
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Mary Ella Hastings
july 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
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Reid Litman,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
Florida does this with legal and licensed medical professionals.
—
David J. Neal
july 5,
Miami Herald,
5 July 2026
Membership covers monthly visits with a licensed clinician, lab testing, one-on-one nutritionist support and weekly group coaching.
—
Jay Sparks,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
Pet owners can make appointments online, and all procedures will be performed by a licensed veterinarian, according to a press release.
—
Mary Ella Hastings
july 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
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“Licensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/licensed. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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