Definition

A person or organization that has been given permission to do something, usually through a formal agreement or license.

Example

The licensee must follow all the rules set by the licensing authority.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new licensee for that coffee shop downtown?

Yeah, I heard they have some really unique blends now.

I wonder what it takes to become a licensee for a business like that.

I think it involves a lot of paperwork and some investment.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Licensee → It is formed from "license" (from Latin "licentia", meaning freedom or permission) and "-ee" (a suffix used to indicate a person who receives an action). The word "licensee" refers to a person who is granted permission or a license to do something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'license' as the permission granted, and '-ee' indicates the person receiving that permission. So, a licensee is someone who has been given the freedom to act.

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