term of years absolute en · NOUN
Etymology
From term of years + absolute.
Meanings
- (England, Wales, formal, qualifier:misleading) 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.
- (England, Wales, idiomatic) The lease under which that estate in land is held.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| terms of years absolute | Number=Plur | lexicographic |