"a licensing, the granting of a licence," 1808, from license (v.) + -ure.

the granting of licenses esp. to practice a profession ;also : the state of being licensed

The process by which different governmental or non-governmental agencies, such as specialty boards or other bodies, grant permission to practice a profession to persons meeting predetermined qualifica [..]

The process whereby a governmental authority, in accordance with state statute, determines the competency of individuals seeking to perform certain services. Through licensure, state governments grant individuals the authority to engage in an area of practice, generally to the exclusion of others, based on demonstrated education, experience, and ex [..]

The legal authority or formal permission from authorities to carry on certain activities which by law or Regulation require such permission. It may be applied to licensure of institutions as well as i [..]

The granting of a license to practice Dentistry.

The granting of a license to a Hospital.

The granting of a license to practice Medicine.

The granting of a license to practice the profession of Nursing.

The granting of a license to practice Pharmacy.

The process by which a governmental agency or nongovernmental organization grants professional recognition to an individual who meets specified qualifications/requirements.. (See Licensure Level.)

The legal authority or formal permission from authorities to carry on certain activities which by law or regulation require such permission. It may be applied to licensure of institutions as well as i [..]

The granting of a license to practice dentistry.

The granting of a license to a hospital.

The granting of a license to practice medicine.

The granting of a license to practice the profession of nursing.

The granting of a license to practice pharmacy.

 a restricted practice requiring a license, which gives a "permission to practice." Such licenses are usually issued in order to regulate some activity that is deemed to be dangerous or a th [..]

The official recognition by a state governmental agency that an individual has met certain qualifications specified by the state and is, therefore, approved to practice in an occupation as a professional. (Some state agencies call their licenses certificates or credentials.)

A formal process of earning/granting certification to teach in K-12 public schools. For more on licensure, visit our teacher quality resource guide.