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 first part of the national licensure exam that determined residency placement has also been changed to pass/fail, further blurring the distinction between mediocre and excellent.

From The Wall Street Journal

Nationwide, the percentage of medical students who pass the first part of the licensure exam has fallen every year since 2020, dropping from 97% to 89% for students pursuing an M.D.

From The Wall Street Journal

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