licensed

• Describe algo que está oficialmente permitido o autorizado por la ley o las reglas, o que tiene una licencia para operar o ejercer.

Describes something that is officially authorized or permitted by law or regulation.

1. Officially approvedB1formallegal

   Given official approval to act, operate, or perform a specific activity.

   con licencia

   • She is a licensed driver.
   • The restaurant is now licensed to serve alcohol.
   • Only licensed pharmacists can dispense these medications.

   Sinónimosaccreditedauthorizedcertifiedchartered

   Antónimosunauthorizedunlicensed

2. Permitted by lawB1formal

   Having official permission or authorization according to legal regulations.

   con licencia / autorizado legalmente

   • He is a licensed dentist with years of experience.
   • All licensed vehicles must display valid plates.
   • The business operates under a licensed agreement.

   Sinónimosapprovedauthorizedlawfullegallegitimatesanctioned

   Antónimosbannedillegalprohibitedunlawfulunlicensed

3. Produced under licenseB2formalbusiness

   Manufactured or sold with permission from the owner of a trademark, patent, or copyright.

   bajo licencia

   • These are licensed merchandise for the movie.
   • The company produces licensed software for the gaming console.
   • Only officially licensed products bear the hologram.

   Sinónimosapprovedauthorizedofficialsanctioned

   Antónimosbootlegcounterfeitunlicensed

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de otorgar una licencia o permiso oficial, o de autorizar formalmente algo o a alguien para realizar una actividad.

A verb used to indicate the act of granting official permission or authorization to do, use, or own something.

1. Grant official permissionB2formal

   To give someone official permission to do, use, or own something.

   Conceder permiso oficial

   • The government licensed the company to produce pharmaceuticals.
   • She is licensed to practice law in New York.
   • The restaurant was licensed to sell alcohol.

   Sinónimosaccreditauthorizecertifycharterempowerpermitsanctionwarrant

   Antónimosbandenyforbidprohibitrefuserevoke

2. Authorize use of intellectual propertyC1formal

   To grant permission to use a patent, trademark, or copyrighted material.

   Autorizar el uso de propiedad intelectual

   • The software company licensed its technology to a foreign partner.
   • The author licensed the film rights to a production studio.
   • They licensed the song for use in a commercial.

   Sinónimosallowauthorizegrantpermitsanction