licensee

American  

[lahy-suhn-see] / ˌlaɪ sənˈsi /

Or licencee

noun

1. a person, company, etc., to whom a license is granted or issued.

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licensee British  

/ ˌlaɪsənˈsiː /

noun

1. a person who holds a licence, esp one to sell alcoholic drink

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Etymology

Origin of licensee

First recorded in 1865–70; license + -ee

Example Sentences

WHP Global will lead the global licensing strategy and brand expansion, with the companies saying WHP’s brand expertise and global licensee network would improve category expansion, partner selection and long-term royalty generation for Lands’ End.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

Mehta became a joint licensee with M3M, with a stake in the project, according to President Trump’s disclosure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

Never before has the commission been confronted with so much evidence attached to a petition that clearly shows that an FCC broadcast licensee undermined that trust.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2025

What’s more, it said, the licensee also had the “determining vote” - making Ms Roberts the winner.

From BBC • Sep. 7, 2024

Two copies of every book submitted for publication were to be handed to the licensee, one of which he was to keep for future reference.

From A Short History of English Printing, 1476-1898 by Pollard, Alfred W. (Alfred William)