: one that holds real or personal property under a lease
Examples of lessee in a Sentence
the lessee has the right to expect the lessor to make all necessary repairs in a timely manner
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The State Land Board closely monitors drought conditions and manages grazing on a case-by-case basis in coordination with lessees, spokeswoman Emily Barbo said in email.
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Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
In ’93, that right was expanded to any willing lessee, willing lessor.
—George Ochenski, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2026
The homeowner had leased the home to an employee of ASAP Squatter Removal, which gave them residency rights over the property; the company then acted on behalf of the lessee and new owner to force the residents out, according to Wagstaffe.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
After the term of the lease, the lessee would have the option to purchase the capital improvement for $1 if certain conditions are met.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
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Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
In ’93, that right was expanded to any willing lessee, willing lessor.
—George Ochenski, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2026
The homeowner had leased the home to an employee of ASAP Squatter Removal, which gave them residency rights over the property; the company then acted on behalf of the lessee and new owner to force the residents out, according to Wagstaffe.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
After the term of the lease, the lessee would have the option to purchase the capital improvement for $1 if certain conditions are met.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Lessee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lessee. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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lessee
noun
les·see
le-ˈsē 
: a person holding or occupying property under a lease
Legal Definition
lessee
noun
les·see
le-ˈsē
: a person who has possession of real or personal property under a lease
specifically
: a tenant of real property under a lease
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