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Definition of licensure

licensure

/ˈlaɪsənʃɚ/
li · cen · sure
Plural:licensures
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• noun

1

North American The official granting of a license or the state of being licensed, especially by a government agency or regulatory board to practice a regulated profession such as medicine, nursing, teaching, or engineering.

Example

"Graduates must pass a rigorous national examination and complete clinical hours before applying for state licensure."

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• Rhymes for licensure

• Nearby Words

licenser
licensing
licensor
licensure
lichen
lichened
lick

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century from the noun and verb 'license' (ultimately from Latin licentia, meaning 'freedom' or 'permission') combined with the noun-forming suffix '-ure'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Licensure. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/licensure
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