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licentiate

Pronunciation: /lʌɪˈsɛnʃɪət/
Definition of licentiate

noun

  • 1the holder of a certificate of competence to practise a particular profession: licentiates in ‘Aerial Survey Photography and Photogrammetry’ [as modifier]:a licentiate member
  • (in certain universities, especially abroad) a degree between that of bachelor and master or doctor: he took the Durham University licentiate in theology
  • the holder of a licentiate degree: he was a licentiate in law of Hanoi University
  • 2a licensed preacher not yet having an appointment, especially in a Presbyterian Church.

Derivatives

licentiateship

noun

Origin:

late 15th century: from medieval Latin, noun use of licentiatus 'having freedom', based on licentia 'freedom'

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Definition of licentiate in the US English dictionary

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