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permittee

noun

Definition of permitteenext
as in licensee

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  1. licensee
  2. assignee
Noun
  • As part of the transaction, Vince becomes OVO’s core apparel and retail licensee, overseeing design, product development and merchandising globally for the brand, and acquiring the operating business for OVO’s retail stores.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The Tetris brand’s global licensee network includes major video game publishers, including Nintendo and Sega, as well as many partners in electronics, toys and games, apparel, accessories, entertainment and other areas.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of licensee
Noun
  • Agents in Jira are generally available, allowing teams to assign work items to AI agents using the same interface as for human assignees, with full audit logging designed for compliance teams.
    — Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
  • To assign a task, simply tick a box, add a description, choose assignees, and input an optional due date.
    — Robert Anderson, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
Definition of assignee
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“Permittee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permittee. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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