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lessee

noun/lɛˈsiː/

B2CEFR level
55/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister

The party to whom a lease of property is granted.

The lessee is obliged to yield up the premises in good condition at the end of the term.

Similar: tenant

Topic: Property in Legal English

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