Definitions for defeasance

defeasance de·fea·sance

Spelling: [dih-fee-zuh ns]
IPA: /dɪˈfi zəns/

Defeasance is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 311 anagrams from letters in defeasance (aacdeeefns).

Definitions for defeasance

noun

  1. a rendering null and void.
  2. a condition on the performance of which a deed or other instrument is defeated or rendered void.
  3. a collateral deed or other writing embodying such a condition.

Origin of defeasance

1400-50; late Middle English defesance Anglo-French defesaunce, Old French defesance, equivalent to desfes- (past participle stem of desfaire to undo; see defeat) +

Examples for defeasance

It must be of a thing defeasible, and all the conditions must be strictly carried out before the defeasance can be consummated.

defeasance in a bill of sale is the putting an end to the security by realizing the goods for the benefit of the mortgagee.

This condition is known as the defeasance because it defeats or undoes the bond.

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