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licensure

American  
[lahy-suhn-sher, -shoor] / ˈlaɪ sən ʃər, -ˌʃʊər /

noun

  1. the granting of licenses, especially to engage in professional practice.


Etymology

Origin of licensure

First recorded in 1840–50; license + -ure

Example Sentences

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Across the country, the percentage of students passing the first part of their licensure exam has fallen to 89% from 97% in 2020.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

The New York State Gaming Commission is now expected to vote on final licensure by Dec. 31.

From Barron's • Dec. 1, 2025

The America-First Assessment is not like the typical licensure exams made by professional assessment companies.

From Salon • Nov. 5, 2025

“Individuals who are found to have engaged in this type of prohibited and unethical behavior will find it difficult if not impossible to secure licensure with the State Bar of California.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2025

It is to their interest to see that every possible facility is afforded for teaching and that a rigid standard of teaching, examination, degree conference, and licensure is maintained.

From Proceedings of the Second National Conservation Congress at Saint Paul, September 5-8, 1910 by United States. National Conservation Congress

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