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.


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  1. Accredited as a verb:

  1. Accredited as an adjective:

    Given official approval after meeting certain standards, as an accredited university; or as disease free cattle.

  1. 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."

  2. 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."

  1. Licensed as a verb:

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