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licensor

American

[lahy-suhn-ser] / ˈlaɪ sən sər /

especially British, licenser

noun

a person or body that issues a license allowing someone to do or use something.

The licensor hereby grants the licensee a nonexclusive, nontransferable right to use the site and services, solely for the licensee's own personal use.

Etymology

Origin of licensor

First recorded in 1715–25; licens(e) ( def. ) + -or ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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The rap legend’s licensor has sent a cease-and-desist letter to the Republican presidential-primary candidate, according to a report in the Daily Mail.

From Washington Times • Aug. 28, 2023

Now, instead of a licensee, it has become a licensor.

From The Verge • Aug. 18, 2022

So far, Triller said, it has partnerships with music publishing houses Warner Chappell Music, Kobalt Music Group and independent music licensor Merlin, among others.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2020

Investors led by Hilco Consumer Capital swooped in and bought the company for $49 million and refashioned it as a licensor of lifestyle goods.

From Reuters • Mar. 19, 2018

You must attribute the work in the manner specified by the author or licensor.

From The Universe — or Nothing by Moldeven, Meyer

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