licensor

American  

[lahy-suhn-ser] / ˈlaɪ sən sər /

especially British, licenser

noun

1. a person or body that issues a license allowing someone to do or use something.

   The licensor hereby grants the licensee a nonexclusive, nontransferable right to use the site and services, solely for the licensee's own personal use.

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Etymology

Origin of licensor

First recorded in 1715–25; licens(e) ( def. ) + -or ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

The rap legend’s licensor has sent a cease-and-desist letter to the Republican presidential-primary candidate, according to a report in the Daily Mail.

From Washington Times • Aug. 28, 2023

"We hope Leapmotor will not only be an EV brand but also a licensor of core technologies," Zhu said.

From Reuters • Jul. 31, 2023

Now, instead of a licensee, it has become a licensor.

From The Verge • Aug. 18, 2022

So far, Triller said, it has partnerships with music publishing houses Warner Chappell Music, Kobalt Music Group and independent music licensor Merlin, among others.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2020

A license is usually revocable at the pleasure of the licensor, even though it be in writing and under seal, or a consideration has been given.

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