licensee

noun

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

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Barclays, meanwhile, is bullish on Gucci’s prospects for a mega fragrance franchise with its new beauty licensee L’Oréal, which should get its hands on the brand by 2028 at the latest. Miles Socha, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026 Eddie Bauer stores outside of the US and Canada will remain open because they are operated by other licensees, the company said in a press release. Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026 By integrating supplier data and focusing on high-impact variables such as product weight, organizations can achieve significant improvements in emissions accuracy, according to the Higg Index’s exclusive licensee. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2026 The limited edition bobbleheads are being produced by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum, an official licensee of Indiana University Bloomington and in conjunction with Fernando Mendoza and Coach Cignetti. Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 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

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“Licensee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/licensee. Accessed 16 Feb. 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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