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lease
A contract granting use or occupation of property during a specified time for a specified payment
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noun
A contract granting use or occupation of property during a specified time for a specified payment
noun
Property that is leased or rented out or let
noun
The period of time during which a contract conveying property to a person is in effect
verb
Engage for service under a term of contract
“We took an apartment on a quiet street”
verb
Grant use or occupation of under a term of contract
“I am leasing my country estate to some foreigners”
verb
Let for money
“We rented our apartment to friends while we were abroad”
verb
Hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services
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We took an apartment on a quiet street
Let's rent a car
Shall we take a guide in Rome?
I am leasing my country estate to some foreigners
We rented our apartment to friends while we were abroad
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