Meaning & use
Licensor
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A person or organization that grants a license to another party, permitting them to use property, a process, or a right under specified conditions.
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The software licensor retained ownership of the source code even after granting the licensee rights to use it.
Under the agreement, the licensor could terminate the contract if royalty payments were missed.
A note on using this word
"Licensor" and "licensee" are often confused; the licensor is the one granting permission, while the licensee is the one receiving it.
Words with a similar meaning
grantorlicensing partyrights holder
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Words with an opposite meaning
licensee
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