lessee

[ le-see ]

noun

1. a person, group, etc., to whom a lease is granted.

lessee

/ lɛˈsiː /

noun

1. a person to whom a lease is granted; a tenant under a lease

Derived Forms

• lesˈseeship, noun

Other Words From

• les·seeship noun
• under·les·see noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of lessee¹

1485–95; < Anglo-French. See lease ¹, -ee

Word History and Origins

Origin of lessee¹

C15: via Anglo-French from Old French lessé , from lesser to lease ¹

Example Sentences

He may be a lessee, agent, or having such possession and control as would justify him in thus acting.

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If the time be less, a verbal lease may be made, even though the lessee does not take immediate possession of the premises.

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If the lessee die, his executor or administrator can assign the remainder of his term.

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A transfer by the lessee of the whole or a part of his interest for a part of the time is a sublease and not an assignment.

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As the lessee may assign or sublet unless forbidden, so may the lessor part with his interest in the leased premises.

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