licensee
- 01 C1 Advanced
a person or business that has been given a legal permit to do something, such as selling alcohol or operating a business.
the recipient of a licence; an individual or entity granted legal permission by a competent authority to engage in a specific activity.
Simple“The licensee must display their permit clearly behind the bar.”
In context“The local council conducted a review to ensure the licensee was complying with all safety regulations regarding the sale of alcohol.”
UsageThe term is often used in contrast with 'licensor', the person who grants the permission.
Synonymspermit holderlicence holderAntonymslicensor - 02 C1 Advanced
a company that pays for the right to use another company's brand, invention, or software.
a party that has been granted the right to use intellectual property under specific terms and conditions.
Simple“The toy company is a licensee for the popular movie characters.”
In context“Under the terms of the agreement, the licensee is permitted to manufacture and distribute the patented technology within the European market.”
SynonymsfranchiseeAntonymslicensor
From license + -ee.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.