licensee
noun
Simple meaning
A person or company given legal permission to use, sell or do something.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
laɪsənˈsi
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Definition
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noun
law
Someone to whom a license is granted
uk
A publican (because a license is needed to run a pub).
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- “The cafe is a licensee, authorized to sell coffee products from a well-known brand.”
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