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Definition of sublessee

sublessee

/ˌsʌb.lɛˈsiː/
sub · les · see
Plural:sublessees
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sublessee Lexical Profile

sublessee Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person or entity that rents all or part of a leased property from the original tenant rather than directly from the landlord.

Example

"The original tenant remained legally responsible for the monthly rent after the sublessee moved out early."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse a 'sublessee' (the person who rents the property from an existing tenant) with a 'sublessor' (the original tenant who grants the sublease).

• Rhymes for sublessee

• Nearby Words

subjugator
subjunctive
sublease
sublessee
sublet
subletter
sublevel

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sublessee. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sublessee
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