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Licentiate

Definition:

A licentiate refers to a person who has received a degree or diploma from a university, usually at an intermediate level between a bachelor's and a doctoral degree.

Senses:

1. Academic Degree:

In this sense, a licentiate is a degree awarded by universities, predominantly in European countries, which certifies that the individual has completed a course of study and obtained sufficient knowledge in a specific field.

Example sentence: After successfully defending her thesis, she was awarded a licentiate in chemistry.

2. Professional Qualification:

Licentiate can also refer to a person who holds a license or is authorized to practice a particular profession or occupation.

Example sentence: The licentiate in law was well-versed in the intricacies of the legal system.

3. Ecclesiastical Title:

In some religious traditions, licentiate can be an ecclesiastical title given to a person upon completion of certain theological studies.

Example sentence: The newly ordained priest had recently obtained his licentiate in theology.