Shorthold

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A tenancy of this kind.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Describing a tenancy that exists for an agreed term, at the end of which the property may be recovered by the landlord. UK, not-comparable

Etymology

From short + hold.

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