: the granting of licenses especially to practice a profession
also: the state of being licensed
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebState licensing boards also have different requirements for the amount of independent practice and supervision that is required for licensure. Lisa Ward, WSJ, 14 Aug. 2022 Complaints over illegitimate massage businesses acting as fronts for prostitution led to a push for statewide licensure. Anne Ryman, The Arizona Republic, 11 Aug. 2022 In Ohio, massage therapy is regulated by the State Medical Board, which requires an exam for licensure.cleveland, 17 July 2022 Should all those be found suitable and receive a license that would preclude any other applicants from licensure in the particular county, but Western church, Tony George, who had to pay a $20,000 application fee. Laura Johnston, cleveland, 20 July 2022 Physicians in states without bans and a desire to help need multiple state licensure, malpractice insurance, and real-time information on regulations around telehealth, which is rapidly changing. Kathryn Brandt, Fortune, 20 July 2022 Senator Diana DiZoglio, who represents the 1st Essex District, is sponsoring a bill to establish licensure for art therapists. Cate Mcquaid, BostonGlobe.com, 6 July 2022 An Associated Press report on Noem's actions surrounding her daughter's licensure sparked the investigation. Stephen Groves, ajc, 18 May 2022 But Fishbein said state law required licensure for a lawyer to even portray herself as a general counsel. Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2022 See More
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