licensure

noun
li·​cen·​sure | \ ˈlī-sᵊn-shər How to pronounce licensure (audio) , -ˌshu̇r\

Definition of licensure

: the granting of licenses especially to practice a profession also : the state of being licensed

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All winning submissions have to consent to free licensure through Creative Commons, which means anyone would have permission to use them. Ashley Carman, The Verge, "A design firm is hosting a contest to encourage people to reimagine cybersecurity stock images," 4 Aug. 2019 In addition to their state licensure, estheticians can also pursue national certification through the National Coalition of Estheticians, Manufacturers/Distributors & Associations (NCEA). Sara Coughlin, SELF, "How to Know If You Should See an Esthetician or a Dermatologist," 18 June 2019 Since most states require at least some residency training for medical licensure, reducing the number of residency positions would curtail the supply of doctors in the US. Kunal Sindhu, Quartz, "The US is on the verge of a devastating, but avoidable doctor shortage," 30 July 2019 Advising for Manufacturing programs and all Continuing Education licensure and allied health programs will also be available that day. courant.com, "Community News For The Enfield Edition," 24 July 2019 The lawsuit, filed in Cook County Circuit Court, alleges that AGB provided insufficient training for guards and canines and lacked the necessary licensure and certifications. Gregory Pratt, chicagotribune.com, "‘There was just no love on the platform’: Sister of woman killed by CTA train questions actions of bystanders, security guard," 2 July 2019 The legislature eliminated a two-decade-old law exempting Hacienda form state licensure requirements. NBC News, "Arizona facility where incapacitated woman gave birth faces more trouble after maggots are found on patient," 23 May 2019 Each state should take steps to change medical board licensure systems to protect the privacy of physicians who are responsible enough to seek mental health services. Quartz at Work, "Young female doctors are at high risk for burnout and “self-care” is not the answer," 27 June 2019 Funding sources must be fair such that legal challenges are less likely — licensure and registration requirements similar to the Opiate or Pharmacy Benefit Manager laws have been well vetted and may provide a pathway for lasting financial support. Letter Writers, Twin Cities, "Letters: For people who need medicine to survive, let’s solve this problem now," 9 June 2019

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First Known Use of licensure

circa 1846, in the meaning defined above

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licensure

noun
li·​cen·​sure | \ ˈlīs-ᵊn-shər, -ˌshu̇r How to pronounce licensure (audio) \

Medical Definition of licensure

1 : the state or condition of having a license granted by official or legal authority to perform medical acts and procedures not permitted by persons without such a license applicant must have RN licensure also : the granting of such licenses a state board of medical licensure
2 : approval of a drug or medical procedure by official or legal authority for use in the practice of medicine the licensure was based on the results of randomized clinical trials of the vaccine's protective efficacy— E. D. Shapiro et al

licensure

noun
li·​cen·​sure | \ ˈlīs-ᵊn-shər, -ˌshu̇r How to pronounce licensure (audio) \

Legal Definition of licensure

: the granting of licenses especially to practice a profession also : the state of being licensed