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Grammar : Noun
Spell : dih-fee-zuh ns
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈfi zəns



Définition of defeasance

Origin :
  • early 15c., from Anglo-French defesaunce, Old French desfaisance "undoing, destruction," from desfaire (Modern French défaire) "to undo, destroy" (see defeat (v.)). Related: Defease; defeasible.
  • noun annulment
Example sentences :
  • This condition is known as the defeasance because it defeats or undoes the bond.
  • Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 2 » by Various
  • It must be of a thing defeasible, and all the conditions must be strictly carried out before the defeasance can be consummated.
  • Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 » by Various
  • Defeasance in a bill of sale is the putting an end to the security by realizing the goods for the benefit of the mortgagee.
  • Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 » by Various

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