: one that is licensed

Examples of licensee in a Sentence

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The line was previously produced and distributed by licensee Luxury Living, operating through Club House Italia. Sofia Celeste, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025 Liberated Brands, a licensee of active lifestyle brands such as Quiksilver and Volcom, has filed for bankruptcy protection. Richard Collings, Axios, 4 Feb. 2025 The bill sets forth an initial license fee of $500,000, paid by the casino or other licensee. Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025 The Five Basic Terms of Licensing Agreements Here are the core terms to discuss with your licensee before bringing in lawyers, Ferrell shared with me. Stephen Key, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for licensee 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1864, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of licensee was circa 1864

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“Licensee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/licensee. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.

Legal Definition

: 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

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