lessee

American

[le-see] / lɛˈsi /

noun

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

lessee British

/ lɛˈsiː /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

lesseeship noun
underlessee noun

Etymology

Origin of lessee

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

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Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2023

“We must be consistent in how we apply lease terms to ensure that no lessee receives special treatment.”

From Washington Post • Jan. 26, 2022

They have rented out the space but have not revealed the lessee.

From New York Times • Jan. 11, 2022

A later lessee, Walter Nettleton, changed its name to Marymoor to memorialize a daughter killed in a childhood accident.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 25, 2021

The present lessee, Mr. Webster, has the merit of having introduced many improvements for the comfort of the audience.

From Collins' Illustrated Guide to London and Neighbourhood by Anonymous

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