licensee

American  

[lahy-suhn-see] / ˌlaɪ sənˈsi /

Or licencee

noun

1. a person, company, etc., to whom a license is granted or issued.

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licensee British  

/ ˌlaɪsənˈsiː /

noun

1. a person who holds a licence, esp one to sell alcoholic drink

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Etymology

Origin of licensee

First recorded in 1865–70; license + -ee

Example Sentences

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licensee

As a nameless licensee told The Times in 1984, a properly promoted Sam “could do $200 million.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026

Vicor boosted its second-quarter revenue guidance to $142 million from $126 million, citing higher product revenue and additional royalties from an undisclosed new licensee.

From Barron's ● May 26, 2026

Last month, the FCC ordered eight ABC-owned television stations to file an early license-renewal request, a move typically used when the agency is preparing to fine or challenge a broadcast licensee.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026

Last week, the FCC ordered ABC’s eight television stations to file an early license-renewal request, a move typically used when the agency is preparing to fine or challenge a broadcast licensee.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026

If the licensee has expended money and made improvements on the faith of the license, can it be revoked?

From Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman by Bolles, Albert Sidney