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lessee - What does it mean?

Definition of 'lessee'

English

Etymology 1

(etyl) .

Noun

(en-noun)
  • An individual or a corporation who has the right of use of something of value, gained through a lease agreement with the real owner of the property.
  • The entity to whom a lease is given, or who takes an estate by lease.
  • Someone who is allowed to use a house, building, land etc. for a period of time in return for payment to the owner.
  • Antonyms
    * lessor
    Synonyms
    * tenant, renter

    Etymology 2

    Contraction

    Verb

    (head)