licensedtokeep
adjectiveUK /ˈlaɪsənst tə kiːp/
US /ˈlaɪsənst tə kiːp/
Having official permission to own or care for something.
The family is licensed to keep two pet rabbits in their garden.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Officially approved to own a particular animal or item under the law.
Only licensed-to-keep handlers may look after the falcons.
3. Given formal consent to retain something in one's possession.
The museum is licensed to keep the ancient coins.
4. Having a legal document that says you may continue to have something.
She is licensed to keep the rescued parrot.