lessee
a person, group, etc., to whom a lease is granted.
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Origin of lessee
1Other words from lessee
- les·see·ship, noun
- un·der·les·see, noun
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How to use lessee in a sentence
He explained how lease buyout prices are currently much lower than used car prices, which puts lessees at a considerable advantage.
Sabas said in an email that her memory of how the exemption provision came together was fuzzy, but she recalled several lessees had contacted the senator’s office seeking assistance in acquiring the land.
The U.S. Owes Hawaiians Millions of Dollars Worth of Land. Congress Helped Make Sure the Debt Wasn’t Paid. | by Rob Perez, Honolulu Star-Advertiser | May 7, 2021 | ProPublicaHe may be a lessee, agent, or having such possession and control as would justify him in thus acting.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney BollesIf the time be less, a verbal lease may be made, even though the lessee does not take immediate possession of the premises.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney BollesIf the lessee die, his executor or administrator can assign the remainder of his term.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney Bolles
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.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney BollesAs the lessee may assign or sublet unless forbidden, so may the lessor part with his interest in the leased premises.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney Bolles
British Dictionary definitions for lessee
/ (lɛˈsiː) /
a person to whom a lease is granted; a tenant under a lease
Origin of lessee
1Derived forms of lessee
- lesseeship, noun
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