Definition: Licensure permits someone to practice a particular occupation in a specific state. It indicates that one has fulfilled the educational, training and examination requirements set forth by that state. Some states require licensure for certain professions while others do not and requirements for licensure may vary by state. It is important to know if licensure is required to practice an occupation you are considering in the state in which you want to work.
Also Known As: certification, licensing, registration
Common Misspellings: lisencure
Examples:
In order to fulfill the licensure requirements to practice psychology in New York State he had to pass an exam.
