licensed

• Descreve algo que é oficialmente permitido ou autorizado por lei ou por regras; também se refere a algo que possui uma licença ou autorização formal.

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.

   Licenciado

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

   Sinônimosaccreditedauthorizedcertifiedchartered

   Antônimosunauthorizedunlicensed

2. Permitted by lawB1formal

   Having official permission or authorization according to legal regulations.

   Licenciado

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

   Sinônimosapprovedauthorizedlawfullegallegitimatesanctioned

   Antônimosbannedillegalprohibitedunlawfulunlicensed

3. Produced under licenseB2formalbusiness

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

   Licenciado

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

   Sinônimosapprovedauthorizedofficialsanctioned

   Antônimosbootlegcounterfeitunlicensed

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de conceder permissão ou autorização oficial para algo, como exercer uma atividade, usar um bem ou explorar um direito; também pode significar outorgar uma licença formal.

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.

   Licenciar

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

   Sinônimosaccreditauthorizecertifycharterempowerpermitsanctionwarrant

   Antônimosbandenyforbidprohibitrefuserevoke

2. Authorize use of intellectual propertyC1formal

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

   Licenciar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosallowauthorizegrantpermitsanction