pie crust lease en · NOUN
Etymology
From pie crust + lease, in reference to the lease only including the topmost layer of the land. Coined due to the fact that estates in land include the subsurface by default.
Meanings
- (England, Wales) A lease for the surface of some land or structure (such as a bridge), which excludes the subsurface or land beneath.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pie crust leases | Number=Plur | lexicographic |