licensee

noun

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

Examples of licensee in a Sentence

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The California Supreme Court ruled in 1994 that the use of minor decoys is a valid legal tool of law enforcement to ensure that licensees comply with the law. Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2025 As a licensee, Liberated operated Billabong, Quiksilver, Volcom and the other four brands, which are owned by Authentic Brands Groups, a global brand development company. Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025 Building Long-Term Partnerships Licensing fosters a collaborative relationship between the licensor and the licensee. Jennifer C. Wolfe, Esq., Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 The line was previously produced and distributed by licensee Luxury Living, operating through Club House Italia. Sofia Celeste, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for licensee

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 27 Feb. 2025.

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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