An entity that leases an asset from another entity. The New York Times Financial Glossary
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someone who is legally allowed to use a house, building, land etc for a fixed period of time in return for payment to the owner:
• the lessee of the pub
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lessee UK US /lesˈiː/ noun [C] LAW, PROPERTY
► a person or organization that makes regular payments in order to use something that another person or organization owns: »
After three years, the lessees may sell their lease.
Financial and business terms. 2012.