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    les·see
    /ˌleˈsē/

    noun

    • 1. a person who holds the lease of a property; a tenant.

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLESSEE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Meaning of lessee in English. lessee. noun [ C ] law specialized uk / lesˈiː / us / lesˈiː / Add to word list. a person who has the right to use something such as land, a building, or a piece of equipment, according to a lease (= legal agreement) Synonym. leaseholder. Compare. lessor. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Renting property.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › lesseeLessee Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of LESSEE is one that holds real or personal property under a lease.

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLESSEE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    noun. ( Accounting: Commerce) A lessee is a person who is paying to lease an asset such as a car or building. The lessee must make a series of fixed payments and, if they fail to do so, the lessor can repossess the asset. In a net lease, the lessee agrees to maintain the asset, insure it, and pay any property taxes.

  5. www.thebalancemoney.com › what-is-a-lessee-5199553What Is a Lessee? - The Balance

    Jan 18, 2023 · Definition. A lessee is a person who rents property from the owner of the property and signs an agreement known as a lease. Learn how leases work and who is classified as a lessee.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › lesseesLessees - definition of lessees by The Free Dictionary

    n. One that holds a lease; a tenant. [Middle English, from Anglo-Norman, from past participle of lesser, to let out, lease; see lease .] American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › lesseeLESSEE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    a person to whom a lease is granted; a tenant under a lease. Discover More. Derived Forms. lesˈseeship, noun. Discover More. Other Words From. les·see ship noun. un der·les·see noun. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of lessee 1. 1485–95; < Anglo-French. See lease 1, -ee. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of lessee 1.

  8. www.investopedia.com › terms › lLessee: The Person That Rents a Property - Investopedia

    Dec 12, 2021 · A lessee is a person who rents land or property, such as a vehicle. The person or entity the lessee rents from is the lessor. Most lessees must meet certain guidelines and...

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishlessee noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Definition of lessee noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. www.yourdictionary.com › lesseeLessee Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Lessee Definition. A person to whom property is leased; tenant. The tenant of real property, or holder of personal property, under a lease. Someone who is allowed to use a house, building, land etc. for a period of time in return for payment to the owner. Eye dialect spelling of let's see.

  11. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › lesseeLessee - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    /lɛˈsi/ /ˈlɛsi/ IPA guide. Other forms: lessees. Definitions of lessee. noun. a tenant who holds a lease. synonyms: leaseholder. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Lessee." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/lessee. Accessed 10 Jul. 2024. Copy citation. Examples from books and articles.