Answer: licentiate

AnswerCrossword Clue
LICENTIATEAuthorized practitioner.
licentiate(in certain universities, esp. in Europe) A degree between that of bachelor and master or doctor
licentiateThe holder of a certificate of competence to practice a certain profession
licentiateThe holder of such a degree
licentiateone who has a license to exercise a profession; as, a licentiate in medicine or theology