licentiate Definition
- 1a person who has received a formal attestation of academic achievement beyond a bachelor's degree, but below a doctorate degree
- 2a degree awarded to such a person
Using licentiate: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "licentiate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He is a licentiate in law.
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She received her licentiate degree from the university.
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The program offers a licentiate in theology.
licentiate Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for licentiate
Phrases with licentiate
a degree in canon law that is required for certain positions in the Catholic Church
Example
He earned his licentiate of canon law from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome.
a degree in medicine that is awarded by some universities in the United Kingdom and other countries
Example
She completed her licentiate of medicine at the University of Edinburgh.
a degree in theology that is awarded by some universities and seminaries
Example
He pursued his licentiate of theology at the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley.
Origins of licentiate
from Latin 'licentiatus', meaning 'authorized'
Summary: licentiate in Brief
A 'licentiate' [laɪˈsɛnʃiət] is a person who has achieved an academic degree beyond a bachelor's degree, but below a doctorate degree. It can also refer to the degree itself. Examples include 'He is a licentiate in law' and 'The program offers a licentiate in theology.'
