licensee

noun

li·​cens·​ee ˌlī-sᵊn(t)-ˈsē 

: one that is licensed

Examples of licensee in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For example, the most recent annual report of the Department of Agriculture’s inspections of the nation’s dog breeders found that 96% of licensees and registrants were in substantial compliance with the Animal Welfare Act, the guiding legislation that regulates the treatment of animals. —Sheila Goffe, Boston Herald, 3 June 2025

The new deal marks the end of previous fragrance licensees, said U.S. and Canada licensing agent Matthew Gonder. —Holly Haber, Footwear News, 21 May 2025

In retail wagering, of the total gross gaming revenue across all months and licensees, about 13.4% goes to the state as tax revenue and 2.5% goes to the federal government in taxes. —Renata Daou, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2025

Last week, the two announced a five-year licensee partnership between Rag & Bone and Signal Brands. —Richard Collings, Axios, 17 Mar. 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