lessee

[ le-see ]

noun

1. a person, group, etc., to whom a lease is granted.

lessee

/ lɛˈsiː /

noun

1. a person to whom a lease is granted; a tenant under a lease

Derived Forms

• lesˈseeship, noun

Other Words From

• les·seeship noun
• under·les·see noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of lessee¹

1485–95; < Anglo-French. See lease ¹, -ee

Word History and Origins

Origin of lessee¹

C15: via Anglo-French from Old French lessé , from lesser to lease ¹

Example Sentences

“Caltrans policy should require that risks involving flammable, combustible, explosive, or other hazardous materials stored under structures must be addressed immediately, and enforcement, up to and including litigation, should be pursued promptly if a lessee does not comply,” he said in the memo.

From Los Angeles Times

“This is a site we were aware of, this is a lessee we were aware of,” he said.

From Seattle Times

“This is a site we were aware of, this is a lessee we were aware of,” he said.

From Washington Times

He added that the state is in litigation with the lessee and believes it has been subleasing the space.

From Los Angeles Times

“This is a site we were aware of, this is a lessee we were aware of,” he said.

From Seattle Times