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lessee

Pronunciation: /lɛˈsiː/
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Definition of lessee

noun

  • a person who holds the lease of a property; a tenant: the brewery said that the lessees of its pubs have no obligation to buy its beer

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lesseeship

noun

Origin:

late 15th century: from Old French lesse, past participle of lesser 'to let, leave', + -ee

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