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a person who holds a subordinate tack or lease from a tacksman; a sublessee.
A person to whom a sublease is granted.
(under-, prefix1 affix 3a(a).)
A person who rents land or property as a subtenant; a sublessee. Also occasionally: a person who lets land or property to a subtenant; a sublessor.