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lease

1 lease /ˈliːs/ noun
plural leases
1 lease
/ˈliːs/
noun
plural leases
Britannica Dictionary definition of LEASE
[count]
: a legal agreement that lets someone use a car, house, etc., for a period of time in return for payment

a new lease on life

(US) or British a new lease of life
: a chance to continue living or to become successful or popular again
2 lease /ˈliːs/ verb
leases; leased; leasing
2 lease
/ˈliːs/
verb
leases; leased; leasing
Britannica Dictionary definition of LEASE
[+ object]
: to use (something) for a period of time in return for payment
: to allow someone to use (something) for a period of time in return for payment