Definition of Lease

Noun

• the period of time during which a contract conveying property to a person is in effect
  - term of a contract
• a contract granting use or occupation of property during a specified time for a specified payment
  
• property that is leased or rented out or let
  rental letting

Verb

• engage for service under a term of contract
  "We took an apartment on a quiet street"
  "Let's rent a car"
  "Shall we take a guide in Rome?"
  rent hire charter engage take
• grant use or occupation of under a term of contract
  "I am leasing my country estate to some foreigners"
  let rent
• hold under a lease or rental agreement
  of goods and services
  rent hire charter
• let for money
  "We rented our apartment to friends while we were abroad"
  rent

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