licensure

American  

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

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of licensure

First recorded in 1840–50; license + -ure

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's

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

From Salon

The California Department of Public Health also warned that because the federal government hasn’t made decisions on licensure approvals and recommendations, “availability and timing of specific COVID-19 vaccine products may be more limited and occur on a later schedule.”

From Los Angeles Times

Clinics must have admitting privileges at a hospital within 15 miles and comply with state licensure rules and the rules governing ambulatory surgical centers.

From Slate

“All new vaccines will undergo safety testing in placebo-controlled trials prior to licensure — a radical departure from past practices,” HHS announced in a May 1 statement.

From Los Angeles Times