The one who holds official permission (8)

I believe the answer is:

licensee

(Other definitions for licensee that I've seen before include "One able to sell alcohol" , "Publican" , "landlord" , "One allowed to sell alcohol" , "One holds official permission" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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