term of years absolute
term of years absolute noun: an estate in land held for a term of years of either a specified length or on a periodic basis, and which is not a term of years determinable (though may be determinable for other reasons); a leasehold estate in land.
Noun
term of years absolute (plural terms of years absolute)
- An estate in land held for a term of years of either a specified length or on a periodic basis, and which is not a term of years determinable (though may be determinable for other reasons); a leasehold estate in land.
- Synonyms:
- leasehold
- The lease under which that estate in land is held.
Synonyms of term of years absolute
Forms of term of years absolute
| plural | terms of years absolute |
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Origin of term of years absolute
From term of years + absolute.
Questions about term of years absolute
- What does term of years absolute mean?
- Term of years absolute means an estate in land held for a term of years of either a specified length or on a periodic basis, and which is not a term of years determinable (though may be determinable for other reasons); a leasehold estate in land.
- What part of speech is term of years absolute?
- Term of years absolute is a noun.
- What is the plural of term of years absolute?
- The plural of term of years absolute is terms of years absolute.
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