Defeasance
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈfiːzəns/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Defeasance is a noun meaning (now rare) Destruction, defeat, overthrow.
Meaning
(now rare) Destruction, defeat, overthrow.
More Meanings
- (US, law) The rendering void of a contract or deed; an annulment or abrogation.
- (US, law, transitive) To void; to annul.
Example Sentences
that hoarie king, with all his traine, / Being arriued, where that champion stout / After his foes defeasance did remaine […]
Word Forms
- defeasances
- defeasaunce
- defeasancing
- defeasanced
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include defeat, defeature, defeater, decay, destroyal, defacement.
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