Licensee (Noun)
Meaning
Someone to whom a license is granted.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The company was a licensee of the popular cartoon character and produced a wide range of merchandise featuring the beloved character.
- As a licensee of the state's liquor board, the restaurant was allowed to serve beer and wine to its customers.
- The tech firm granted a lucrative license to a major mobile phone manufacturer, making it an official licensee.
- In exchange for royalties, the artist granted a non-exclusive license to a design company, allowing them to produce prints and products featuring her work, and making the design company a licensee.
- The government agency issued a license to the utility company to operate the nuclear power plant, making the utility company a licensee subject to strict regulations and oversight.