li‧censed AC (also licenced British English) /ˈlaɪsənst/ adjective
[Word Family: noun: licence, licensee; verb: license; adjective: licensed]

1. British English having a licence to sell alcoholic drinks:
a licensed restaurant

2. a car, gun etc that is licensed is one that someone has official permission to own or use

3. having been given official permission to do a particular job:
a licensed private investigator

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