Lessee: meaning, definitions and examples

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lessee

[ lɛˈsiː ]

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real estate

A person who holds the lease of a property; a tenant.

Synonyms

occupant, renter, tenant

Examples of usage

The lessee is responsible for paying rent on time.
The lessee has the right to occupy the property according to the terms of the lease agreement.

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legal

A person who is granted the temporary use of a property in exchange for rent.

Synonyms

occupant, renter, tenant

Examples of usage

The lessee signed a lease agreement with the landlord.
The lessee has the right to use the property for the agreed-upon period.

Translations

Translations of the word "lessee" in other languages:

🇵🇹 arrendatário

🇮🇳 किरायेदार

🇩🇪 Mieter

🇮🇩 penyewa

🇺🇦 орендар

🇵🇱 najemca

🇯🇵 借り手 (karite)

🇫🇷 locataire

🇪🇸 arrendatario

🇹🇷 kiracı

🇰🇷 임차인 (imchain)

🇸🇦 مستأجر (musta'jir)

🇨🇿 nájemce

🇸🇰 nájomca

🇨🇳 租户 (zūhù)

🇸🇮 najemnik

🇮🇸 leigutaki

🇰🇿 жалдаушы

🇬🇪 მომქცევალი (momkcevali)

🇦🇿 icarəçi

🇲🇽 arrendatario

Word origin

The term 'lessee' originated from the Old French word 'lesse' which means 'someone who lets or leases'. It has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a person who holds a lease of property. The concept of leasing property has a long history dating back to ancient civilizations where land was leased for agricultural purposes. Over time, the legal framework around leasing has evolved to protect the rights of both lessors and lessees.

See also: less, lessen, lessened, lessening, lesser, lesson, lessons, lessor, unless.