licensor

[ lahy-suhn-ser ]

noun

1. a person or body that issues a license allowing someone to do or use something:

   The licensor hereby grants the licensee a nonexclusive, nontransferable right to use the site and services, solely for the licensee's own personal use.

Word History and Origins

Origin of licensor¹

First recorded in 1715–25; licens(e) ( def ) + -or ²( def )

Example Sentences

"Eight Mile Style, had every opportunity to set things right and simply chose not to do so for no apparent reason, other than that being the victim of infringement pays better than being an ordinary licensor," she wrote.

From BBC

Netflix said the Tamil-language film - Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food - was removed at its "licensor's request".

From BBC

The rap legend’s licensor has sent a cease-and-desist letter to the Republican presidential-primary candidate, according to a report in the Daily Mail.

From Washington Times

In a letter dated last week, and reported Monday by the British tabloid, a representative for BMI told the Ramaswamy campaign that Eminem is “objecting to the Vivek Ramaswamy campaign’s use of Eminem’s musical compositions” and that the licensor has removed Eminem’s works “effective immediately” from the licensing agreement.

From Washington Times

"We hope Leapmotor will not only be an EV brand but also a licensor of core technologies," Zhu said.

From Reuters