Licensee

/ˌlaɪsənˈsiː/

noun

A person or organization that is given official permission by another party to do something.

As the licensee, he was given the authority to make and sell the company's patented products.

Formal

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Pro Tip 1/3

Licensee refers to receiving official permission for specific activities, often related to intellectual property.

The software company acted as a licensee to distribute the game.

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A licensee must adhere to the terms set by the licensor or face legal consequences.

The licensee failed to comply with usage restrictions and lost their rights.

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Understanding the specific terms of the license is crucial for a licensee.

As a patent licensee, she could only produce items in limited quantities.

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