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lessee
[ le-see ]
lessee
/ lɛˈsiː /
noun
- a person to whom a lease is granted; a tenant under a lease
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Derived Forms
- lesˈseeship, noun
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Other Words From
- les·seeship noun
- under·les·see noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of lessee1
C15: via Anglo-French from Old French lessé , from lesser to lease 1
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Example Sentences
He may be a lessee, agent, or having such possession and control as would justify him in thus acting.
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If the time be less, a verbal lease may be made, even though the lessee does not take immediate possession of the premises.
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If the lessee die, his executor or administrator can assign the remainder of his term.
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A transfer by the lessee of the whole or a part of his interest for a part of the time is a sublease and not an assignment.
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As the lessee may assign or sublet unless forbidden, so may the lessor part with his interest in the leased premises.
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