term of years absolute

noun

An estate in land held for a term of years of either a specified length or on a periodic basis, and which is not a term of years determinable (though may be determinable for other reasons); a leasehold estate in land.

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leasehold
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Meanings

nounterm of years absolute (plural terms of years absolute)

plural terms of years absolute

  1. EnglandWalesformalmisleadinglawAn estate in land held for a term of years of either a specified length or on a periodic basis, and which is not a term of years determinable (though may be determinable for other reasons); a leasehold estate in land.

    Synonyms: leasehold

  2. EnglandWalesidiomaticlawThe lease under which that estate in land is held.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn estate in land held for a term of years of either a specified length or on a periodic basis, and which is not a term of years determinable (though may be determinable for other reasons); a leasehold estate in land.

Similar
leasehold

Origin

From term of years + absolute.

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