licensee

noun

li·​cens·​ee ˌlī-sᵊn(t)-ˈsē 

: one that is licensed

Examples of licensee in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, cross-border contractual agreements are not limited to ensuring that licensor and licensee meet the terms of the contact, but also can impact each business’ investments, growth, and exit opportunities. —Priya Prakash Royal Esq. Ll.m. Mba Aep Tep, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025

The pizza chain's earnings also missed Wall Street's expectations, hurt by a $27.4 million charge from its investment in its China licensee. —Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 21 July 2025

Sixteen-year-olds still lead the list of first-time licensees with more than 69,000 last year. —Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025

First up, users of sports wagering licensees — think FanDuel and DraftKings — will face higher taxes. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1864, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for licensee

• agree
• allee
• banshee
• beastly
• bibi
• bowsprit
• carefree
• cerci
• chablis
• cowpea
• crappie
• crappy

Legal Definition

licensee

noun

li·​cens·​ee ˌlīs-ᵊn-ˈsē 

: 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