licensure

noun

li·​cen·​sure ˈlī-sᵊn-shər 

-ˌshu̇r

: the granting of licenses especially to practice a profession

also : the state of being licensed

Examples of licensure in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Baker in her own words Publicly, Baker has been vocal about her disdain for government licensure and the modern health care system. —Alyssa N. Salcedo, Journal Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2024

Henderson State also offers the only bachelor's degree in aviation in Arkansas, as well as a Master of Business Administration in aviation management and a commercial multi-engine add-on licensure program. —Ryan Anderson, arkansasonline.com, 6 Sep. 2024

Attendees had the opportunity to learn more about receiving medical licensure in Israel and consult with IMAP advisors who were on hand to answer a variety of questions. —Staff Report, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2024

Already, Minnesota, Nevada, Utah and Washington are considering comparable licensure options, and California has been studying the approach. —Erika Bolstad, USA TODAY, 30 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1846, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

licensure

noun

li·​cen·​sure ˈlīs-ᵊn-shər, -ˌshu̇r 

1

: the state or condition of having a license granted by official or legal authority to perform medical acts and procedures not permitted by persons without such a license

applicant must have RN licensure

also : the granting of such licenses

a state board of medical licensure

2

: approval of a drug or medical procedure by official or legal authority for use in the practice of medicine

the licensure was based on the results of randomized clinical trials of the vaccine's protective efficacy

—E. D. Shapiro et al.

Legal Definition

licensure

noun

li·​cen·​sure ˈlīs-ᵊn-shər, -ˌshu̇r 

: the granting of licenses especially to practice a profession

also : the state of being licensed