license
noun
formal permission from a governmental or other constituted authority to do something, as to carry on some business or profession.
have licensed
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present perfectof license.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Industry groups, meanwhile, worked with a third-party firm to develop lists of what they deemed as ineligible items, and some states have licensed or produced their own.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 28, 2026
Three generics manufacturers have licensed the drug, but Warren estimates it will take at least 2 years before they can deliver.
From Science Magazine ● Mar. 24, 2024
“Opening date will be February 14th. Many members of our well-trained medical staff come from other reproductive access clinics, such as Planned Parenthood. We will also have licensed RNs available 24/7 for our patients.”
From Washington Times ● Feb. 5, 2023
Four providers told The Associated Press that they have licensed foster families ready to take children.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 8, 2021
I know them, I have licensed them, they have taken out my certificate.
From The Life of Charles Dickens, Vol. I-III, Complete by John Forster
