licensee

English

Etymology

From license +‎ -ee.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌlaɪsənˈsiː/

Noun

licensee (plural licensees)

  1. (law) A person to whom a license is granted.
    Coordinate term: licensor
    1. (UK) A publican (because a license is needed to run a pub).

Usage notes

  • Because licensee is derived from the verb form, the alternative spelling licencee is incorrect even in dialects which use the spelling licence.

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