adj, noun ·2 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A leasehold estate in land. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   land or property held under a lease wordnet
3. 3
   Real property held as an estate in land of this type. countable, uncountable

Adjective

1. 1
   Of an estate in land, held for a term of years absolute by a lessee or tenant. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

adverse possessionalodialalodiumburgageclaimcolony

Etymology

From lease + hold.

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