Definitions for leasing

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leasing leas·ing

Spelling: [lee-zing]

IPA: /ˈli zɪŋ/

Leasing is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 293 anagrams from letters in leasing (aegilns).

Definitions for leasing

noun

1. lying; falsehood.
2. a contract renting land, buildings, etc., to another; a contract or instrument conveying property to another for a specified period or for a period determinable at the will of either lessor or lessee in consideration of rent or other compensation.
3. the property leased.
4. the period of time for which a lease is made:

Idioms

1. a new lease on life, a chance to improve one's situation or to live longer or more happily:

verb (used with object)

1. to grant the temporary possession or use of (lands, tenements, etc.) to another, usually for compensation at a fixed rate; let:
2. to take or hold by lease:

verb (used without object)

1. to grant a lease; let or rent:

Origin of leasing

before 950; Middle English lesing, Old English lēasung, verbal noun of lēasian to tell lies, derivative of lēas false. See -less, -ing¹

Examples for leasing

In 1900 the man paid $94.61 towards his land but has since been leasing.

Rather, he wants Congress to close loopholes and increase fees for, say, leasing mineral rights.

In this leasing environment, you don't want to give a tenant any reason not to come to your building.

The leasing system cannot well be applied to agricultural lands.

The leasing of the property was frequently the cause of controversy and annoyance.

After leasing the vineyard, he went away to another country.

Mel Gibson had to submit a résumé to prove he was worthy of leasing one.

In 1707 he was one of a committee for leasing the Long Island ferry.

The city of Chicago has done a similar deal, leasing out its Skyway toll bridge for $1.83 billion.

The joint bank account and the leasing arrangement also stayed the same.