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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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Then there are the larger implications of the court’s decision for medical licensure and malpractice laws.

From Slate Mar. 31, 2026

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

Registration, licensure, preliminary education, adequate professional studies, clinical experience under expert guidance, even special training for surgical work, all came in connection with this great medical school.

From Old-Time Makers of Medicine The Story of The Students And Teachers of the Sciences Related to Medicine During the Middle Ages by Walsh, James Joseph

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