Lessee

Pronunciation: /lɛˈsi/

Definitions of lessee

noun a person who holds the lease of a property; a tenant

Example Sentences

A1 The lessee signed a rental agreement for the apartment.

A2 The lessee is responsible for paying rent on time.

B1 The lessee requested a walkthrough of the property before signing the lease.

B2 The lessee's security deposit will be returned after the lease ends.

C1 The lessee negotiated with the landlord for a lower monthly rent.

C2 The lessee's lawyer reviewed the lease agreement before signing.

Examples of lessee in a Sentence

formal The lessee is responsible for maintaining the property according to the lease agreement.

informal The lessee needs to make sure they take good care of the rental property.

slang The lessee better not trash the place or they'll lose their security deposit.

figurative As the lessee of your own life, you have the power to make decisions that shape your future.

Grammatical Forms of lessee

• past tense: leased
• plural: lessees
• comparative: more lessee
• superlative: most lessee
• present tense: leases
• future tense: will lease
• perfect tense: have leased
• continuous tense: is leasing
• singular: lessee
• positive degree: lessee
• infinitive: to lease
• gerund: leasing
• participle: leased

Origin and Evolution of lessee

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'lessee' originated from the Old French word 'lesé' which comes from the Latin word 'locātus' meaning 'to let or rent.'

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of renting or leasing property, the term 'lessee' has evolved to encompass a broader range of contractual agreements where one party grants another party the use of property or assets for a specified period in exchange for payment.