lessee

noun

les·​see le-ˈsē How to pronounce lessee (audio)
: 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
Recent Examples on the Web In other words, the $7,500 may be available for lessees but not for buyers. Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 18 July 2024 The lessee is nonprofit Safe Ground Sacramento, run by civil rights attorney Mark Merin. Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 9 July 2024 Some deals only apply to a current lessee, a recent college graduate, someone in the military, someone who finances with a particular bank, or meets some other criteria. Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 4 July 2024 First, Tesla does not allow lessees to purchase the vehicle at the end of the contract as of April 2022. Emily Dreibelbis, PCMAG, 4 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for lessee 

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from lessé, past participle of lesser to lease — more at lease

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lessee was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Lessee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lessee. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

lessee

noun
les·​see le-ˈsē How to pronounce lessee (audio)
: a person holding or occupying property under a lease

Legal Definition

lessee

noun
les·​see le-ˈsē How to pronounce lessee (audio)
: 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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