### Question
How does the law define licensee?


### Answer
Under *47 U.S.C. § 153*, **licensee** is defined as:

> the holder of a radio station license granted or continued in force under authority of this chapter

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 153*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

