I. di-ˈmīz verb
( de·mised ; de·mis·ing )
Date: 15th century
transitive verb
1. : to convey (as an estate) by will or lease
2. obsolete : convey , give
3. : to transmit by succession or inheritance
intransitive verb
1. : die , decease
2. : to pass by descent or bequest
the property has demised to the king's heirs
II. noun
Etymology: Middle English dimise, from Anglo-French demise, feminine of demis, past participle of demettre to dismiss, from Latin demittere to send down, from de- + mittere to send
Date: 15th century
1. : the conveyance of an estate
2. : transfer of the sovereignty to a successor
3.
a. : death
b. : a cessation of existence or activity
c. : a loss of position or status