[ dɪ'mʌɪz ]
■ noun
1》 the end or failure of something.
2》 a person's death.
3》 Law the transfer of property or a title by demising.
■ verb Law convey or grant by will or lease.
Origin
ME: from Anglo-Norman Fr., past participle (used asnoun) of OFr. desmettre 'dismiss'.