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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

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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 Feb. 12, 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

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 Jun. 2, 2025

“I will vote, then, against your licensure, if you have fallen into this heresy of the land of your nativity.”

From The Iron Furnace Slavery and Secession by Aughey, John H.

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