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lessee

American  
[le-see] / lɛˈsi /

noun

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


lessee British  
/ lɛˈsiː /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Origin of lessee

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


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He added that the state is in litigation with the lessee and believes it has been subleasing the space.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2023

“The lessee made these changes, which is allowed and we support because they enhance salmon protection along the Ballard Locks.”

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 26, 2022

“We must be consistent in how we apply lease terms to ensure that no lessee receives special treatment.”

From Washington Post ● Jan. 26, 2022

They have rented out the space but have not revealed the lessee.

From New York Times ● Jan. 11, 2022

At Huddersfield, the Philosophical Hall having been duly hired for my lectures, pious influence was brought to bear on the lessee to induce him to break the contract.

From A Few Words About the Devil And Other Biographical Sketches and Essays by Charles Bradlaugh

“Vivos has prided itself on the ability of members to coexist with each other and within the confines of the Rules and Regulations,” it said in an email to lessees.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026

Most of the revenue outperformance came because the company is cashing in on the value of new agreements with lessees.

From Barron's ● Nov. 7, 2025

Build quality of certain parts such as audio systems and cup-holders have resulted in quality issues, the report said, which collected data from 93,380 purchasers and lessees of 2023 model-year vehicles.

From Reuters ● Jun. 22, 2023

Groups that face disproportionate rates of homelessness make up a larger-than-average percentage of lessees.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 4, 2023

As to the runs tendered for and still unstocked, the provisions were extended, but lessees were compelled to stock their land to one-fourth of the extent fixed by the act.

From Early Days in North Queensland by Edward Palmer

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