LICEN'TIATE, noun [from Latin licentia.] 1. One who has a license; as a licentiate in physic or medicine. 2. In Spain, one who has a degree; as a licentiate in law or divinity. The officers of justice are mostly distinguished by this title. LICEN'TIATE, verb transitive To give license or permission.
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI