Officially permitted (s not c) (8)

I believe the answer is:

licensed

(Other definitions for licensed that I've seen before include "Authorised officially" , "A - victualler is authorised to sell alcohol" , "Allowed to sell alcohol" , "Declines (anag.)" , "Authorized officially" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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