licensee

noun

li·​cens·​ee ˌlī-sᵊn(t)-ˈsē How to pronounce licensee (audio)
: one that is licensed

Examples of licensee in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Developed by Versace’s fragrance licensee Euroitalia, the first Eros scent was introduced in 2012. Sandra Salibian, WWD, 6 Aug. 2024 The men are being charged with conspiracy to steal the weapons from the premises of federal firearms licensees, including stores in Riverside, Murrieta and Camarillo. Nathaniel Percy, The Mercury News, 17 July 2024 The guns were acquired from private sellers, federal firearms licensees and Chinese manufacturers. Silas Morgan, Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2024 Barefoot Dreams As an official licensee of Team USA, Barefoot Dreams has created a cozy collection of stars-and-stripes throws, patriotic socks, pet beds and sweaters, and wearable blankets for adults and children to cheer the Olympic athletes on from the comfort of home. Lily Templeton, WWD, 12 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for licensee 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1864, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of licensee was circa 1864

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“Licensee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/licensee. Accessed 22 Aug. 2024.

Legal Definition

licensee

noun
li·​cens·​ee ˌlīs-ᵊn-ˈsē How to pronounce licensee (audio)
: one to whom a license is given
a patent licensee
specifically : one (as a firefighter in the course of his or her duty) who is on the property of another by authority of law or by the consent or invitation of the possessor see also bare licensee, social guest compare invitee, trespasser

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