DEFEASANCE


Meaning of DEFEASANCE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ di-ˈfē-zən(t)s ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English defesance, from Anglo-French, from defesaunt, present participle of defaire

Date: 15th century

1.

a.

(1) : the termination of a property interest in accordance with stipulated conditions (as in a deed)

(2) : an instrument stating such conditions of limitation

b. : a rendering null or void

2. : defeat , overthrow

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.