licensee

noun

li·​cens·​ee ˌlī-sᵊn(t)-ˈsē 

: one that is licensed

Examples of licensee in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As a leader in the eyewear sector, Safilo Group underwent a major strategic turnaround — and in 2024, the eyewear group achieved a balance between its home brands and licensees within its brand portfolio. —Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 12 Mar. 2026

The European Broadcasting Union has said the 29 EBU Member broadcasters and licensees are set to deliver its biggest-ever free-to-air coverage plan for the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, spanning 27 European territories. —Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026

While there’s obviously no legal or constitutional right to be able to watch a live sports broadcast, the FCC is charged with ensuring broadcast licensees meet their obligations. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Mar. 2026

Equal-time obligations apply to broadcast licensees using public spectrum. —Jay Caruso, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026

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