term of years en · NOUN
Etymology
From term + of + years.
Meanings
- (formal) An estate in land held under a lease which is not perpetual or indefinite in length, though in some cases may be contingent on some guaranteed occurrence.
- (idiomatic) The lease under which that estate in land is held.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see term, year.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| terms of years | Number=Plur | lexicographic |