Word
licensee
Phoneticsli·censee
US/ˌɫaɪsənˈsi/
UK/lˈaɪsnsiː/
Definitions
01holder of a legal permit
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Law Formal · Technical
n. a person or business that has been given a legal permit to do something, such as selling alcohol or operating a business.
n. the recipient of a licence; an individual or entity granted legal permission by a competent authority to engage in a specific activity.
“The licensee must display their permit clearly behind the bar.”
“The local council conducted a review to ensure the licensee was complying with all safety regulations regarding the sale of alcohol.”
Usage
The term is often used in contrast with 'licensor', the person who grants the permission.
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02intellectual property user
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Law Formal · Technical
n. a company that pays for the right to use another company's brand, invention, or software.
n. a party that has been granted the right to use intellectual property under specific terms and conditions.
“The toy company is a licensee for the popular movie characters.”
“Under the terms of the agreement, the licensee is permitted to manufacture and distribute the patented technology within the European market.”
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Etymology
From license + -ee.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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