state license

Official operating permit

A state license is official permission granted by a state government to engage in a regulated activity—practicing medicine, driving a vehicle, selling alcohol, or operating a business.

The license confirms the holder has met legal requirements: She needs a state license to cut hair.

Distinguished from federal licenses or local permits.

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Credential valid across borders

authorization status

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Absence of authorization

license revocation · decertification · license suspension · suspended license · expired license

formality of permission

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Declaring one's own compliance

board certification

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