licensee

noun

li·​cens·​ee ˌlī-sᵊn(t)-ˈsē How to pronounce licensee (audio)
Synonyms of licenseenext
: one that is licensed

Examples of licensee in a Sentence

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Further, Access’ HEVC pools don’t have a procedure for chipmakers to cover licensees’ royalty fees, Pint said. ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026 Meanwhile, the state would initially issue three medical cannabis production licenses across the state that would allow a licensee to grow, produce, distribute and sell medical cannabis to individuals with a valid Idaho medical cannabis card. Clark Corbin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Apr. 2026 The league, Topps’ owner Fanatics Collectibles and the NFL Players Association announced on Thursday that the league is once again making Topps its exclusive trading card licensee. Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026 The issuance of a chaperone order requires verified notice from a prosecuting attorney that a licensee has been charged with a qualifying criminal offense. Tara Molina, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for licensee

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of licensee was circa 1864

Cite this Entry

“Licensee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/licensee. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

Legal Definition

licensee

noun
li·​cens·​ee ˌlīs-ᵊn-ˈsē How to pronounce licensee (audio)
: one to whom a license is given
a patent licensee
specifically : one (as a firefighter in the course of his or her duty) who is on the property of another by authority of law or by the consent or invitation of the possessor see also bare licensee, social guest compare invitee, trespasser

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