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

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

licensee

That fee doesn’t cover production costs for the show, which are shouldered by the licensee of the rights.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

"We are not here to close down or suspend every licensee," he said at an event last week.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 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

Every licensee shall post his license in a conspicuous place.

From Rules and regulations governing maternity hospitals and homes ... September, 1922 by California. State Board of Charities and Corrections

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