term of years determinable en · NOUN
Etymology
From term of years + determinable.
Meanings
- (England, Wales, formal, historical) An estate in land held for a term of years which determined on the deaths of certain individuals, or the cessation of certain life interests.
- (England, Wales, historical, idiomatic) The lease under which that estate in land was held.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| terms of years determinable | Number=Plur | lexicographic |