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licensed

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/ˈlaɪsənst/ · li-censed

Having official permission or authorization.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Having official permission or authorization.

سرکاری اجازت یا اختیار رکھنا۔

لائسنس یافتہ

license yafta

Synonyms

authorizedpermittedsanctionedاجازت شدہاختیار شدہمحفوظ

Antonyms

unauthorizedprohibitedillegalغیر مجازممنوعغیر قانونی

Common Collocations

  • licensed to practice
  • licensed professional
  • licensed dealer

Example Sentences

The doctor is licensed to prescribe medication.

ڈاکٹر کو دوا تجویز کرنے کی اجازت ہے۔

Doctor ko dawa tajweez karne ki ijazat hai.

You need to have a licensed contractor for this work.

اس کام کے لیے آپ کو لائسنس یافتہ ٹھیکیدار کی ضرورت ہے۔

Is kaam ke liye aap ko license yafta thekedaar ki zaroorat hai.

Only licensed businesses can operate in this area.

صرف لائسنس یافتہ کاروبار اس علاقے میں کام کر سکتے ہیں۔

Sirf license yafta karobar is ilaqe mein kaam kar sakte hain.

Easily Confused With

licensed vs. licentious:Licensed refers to official permission, while licentious means lacking legal or moral restraints.

Word Family

license
nounلائسنس

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'licensed' as having a 'license' for freedom.

Imagine a driver's license granting you permission to drive.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "licentia" — freedom, authority

First known use: 15th century

The word 'licensed' is derived from the Latin word 'licentia,' which means freedom or authority to act. It has evolved into English usage referring to official permission.