lessee

American

[le-see] / lɛˈsi /

noun

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

lessee British

/ lɛˈsiː /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

lesseeship noun
underlessee noun

Etymology

Origin of lessee

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

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Example Sentences

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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

“This is a site we were aware of, this is a lessee we were aware of,” he said.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 12, 2023

“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 Bradlaugh, Charles

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