English Explanatory Dictionary

defeasance

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Destruction, defeat, overthrow.
  2. The rendering void of a contract or deed; an annulment or abrogation.
verb
  1. To void; to annul.

Pronunciation

/dɪˈfiːzəns/

Word forms

defeasance defeasances defeasaunce defeasancing defeasanced

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman defeasaunce.

Related words

defease
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