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licensee

American  
[lahy-suhn-see] / ˌlaɪ sənˈsi /
Or licencee

noun

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


licensee British  
/ ˌlaɪsənˈsiː /

noun

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

"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

Etymology

Origin of licensee

First recorded in 1865–70; license + -ee

Example Sentences

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Barring some exceptions with licensee partners, partner-operated online storefronts will transition out of selling Nike products, the athletic footwear and apparel company said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 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

The intellectual property is owned by Caltech, and PrismML is the sole exclusive licensee, Hassibi said.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 31, 2026

“The law intentionally sets out a very steep burden for the FCC to deny a license renewal; the process takes many years, during which time the licensee continues to operate normally under ‘continuing operating authority.’”

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 16, 2026

The advantage to the licensee was that he was required to pay only one fee.

From The Invention of the Sewing Machine by Cooper, Grace Rogers

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