licensee
gb/lˌaɪsənsˈi/ us/lˌaɪsənsˈi/
B2
English
~ 3700
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B2
entity
1
Person or group holding a license
A person or company that has permission to use or do something because they have a license.
Usage pattern:
[someone] is a licensee of [something]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'licensee' with 'licensor'. Remember: a licensee receives permission; a licensor gives permission.
Synonyms
permit holder (More general; applies to anyone holding an official permit, not just in licensing agreements.)
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franchisee (Specific to someone licensed to operate under a franchisor's brand.)
Antonyms
licensor (The party granting the license, opposite role to licensee.)
Collocations
software licensee
|licensee agreement
|registered licensee
|exclusive licensee
|licensee rights
Themes
business
|law
Examples
- The licensee is responsible for following all the terms of the contract.
- As a licensee, you are allowed to distribute the product in certain countries.
- The software company sued the licensee for breaching the agreement.
- Each licensee must renew their authorization annually.
- The agreement clearly states the obligations of the licensee.
Learner examples
- The licensee can sell the product.
- A licensee must follow the rules.
- She is a licensee of the brand.
- The licensee pays money to the licensor.
- A licensee may use the name of the company.
Grammar
Dictionary form
licensee
IPA
GB/lˌaɪsənsˈi/
US/lˌaɪsənsˈi/
Syllables & stress
li - censee (2 syllables)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: licensee
- Plural: licensees
Word family
Expressions
exclusive licensee
1/ɪksklˈusɪv lˌaɪsənsˈi/
fixed phrase
technical
License holder with sole rights
A person or company who is the only one allowed to use something under a license.
Examples
- They became the exclusive licensee for the region.
- An exclusive licensee can stop others from using the product.
licensee agreement
1/lˌaɪsənsˈi əɡɹˈimənt/
fixed phrase
technical
Contract between licensor and licensee
A legal paper that says what a person or company with a license can and cannot do.
Examples
- The licensee agreement outlines the scope of your rights.
- Before signing the licensee agreement, read all terms carefully.