professional
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Case Law, U.S. Code
Definitions from Case Law
United States Supreme Court
a person competent, whether by education, training or experience, to make the particular decision at issue.
Defined by the Supreme Court in Youngberg v. Romeo, 457 U.S. 307 (1982).
United States Code
21 U.S.C. § 364e — in this section
For purposes of this subsection, the term "professional" means an individual who is licensed by an official State authority to practice in the field of cosmetology, nail care, barbering, or esthetics.
50 U.S.C. § 4023 — for purposes of this section
The term "professional" includes occupational.