bailee

[ bey-lee ]

noun

, Law.

1. a person to whom personal property is delivered in bailment.

bailee

/ beɪˈliː /

noun

1. contract law a person to whom the possession of goods is transferred under a bailment

Word History and Origins

Origin of bailee¹

First recorded in 1520–30; bail ¹ + -ee

Example Sentences

Wilson had pleaded guilty to one count of larceny by bailee and one count of theft.

From Seattle Times

Travis Wilson pleaded not guilty to one felony count each of larceny by bailee and theft during his Tuesday morning arraignment.

From Washington Times

The receiver of a letter is not a bailee, nor does he stand in a character analogous to that of a bailee.

From Project Gutenberg

Money Stolen, Bailed or Loaned, Insolvency, Gifts.—Property stolen by A. or left with him as bailee to be returned in specie, can not be given away by him for charity.

From Project Gutenberg

While this relation of bailor and bailee exists, the owner is not ordinarily responsible for the negligence of the garageman or his servants in the care or operation of the automobile.

From Project Gutenberg