noun
permitter; licensor; person who grants permission
Refers to the entity (person or organization) that gives permission or a license. Often used in legal, administrative, or technical contexts.
このシステムでは、許可者が事前にアクセス権を設定する必要がある。
In this system, the licensor must set access rights in advance.
許可者の署名がないと申請は受理されません。
The application will not be accepted without the permitter's signature.
noun
permit holder; authorized person; person with permission
Refers to a person who has been granted permission or holds a permit. Common in contexts like licensed drivers, authorized personnel, or permit holders.
許可者以外はこのエリアに立ち入ることができません。
Only authorized persons may enter this area.
駐車許可者は指定された場所に車を停めてください。
Parking permit holders should park in the designated area.
免許者 specifically refers to a licensee (e.g., driver's license holder), whereas 許可者 can be either the granter or holder of permission depending on context.
Compound of 許可 (permission) + 者 (person). The meaning depends on whether 許可 is interpreted as the act of permitting (→ permitter) or the state of being permitted (→ permit holder).