licensureU.S.|ˈlaɪsənsjʊə(r)| [f. license v. + -ure.] A licensing; esp. the granting of a licence to preach. 1846in Worcester (citing Godwin).1870–4Anderson Missions Amer. Bd. IV. xlii. 411 Seven young men, just graduated from the Seminary, were carefully examined for licensure.