The difference between Accredited and Licensed
When used as adjectives, accredited means given official approval after meeting certain standards, as an accredited university, whereas licensed means having been issued with a licence (by the required authority) allowed to sell alcohol.
check bellow for the other definitions of Accredited and Licensed
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Accredited as a verb:
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Accredited as an adjective:
Given official approval after meeting certain standards, as an accredited university; or as disease free cattle.
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Licensed as an adjective (of a person or enterprise):
having been issued with a licence (by the required authority) allowed to sell alcohol
Examples:
"Only licensed exterminators can purchase rat poison in this state."
"The opening hours of licensed premises are restricted to prevent all-night drinking."
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Licensed as an adjective (of an activity):
authorized by licence based on an existing piece of intellectual property and sold under licence.
Examples:
"Even licensed fishing has a major effect on the fish population in the river."
"Although they sell well, licensed video games are seldom critically acclaimed."
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Licensed as a verb: