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Definition of 'defeasance'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) defeasance
a condition rendering a deed or other instrument void.

2. defeasance
a document stipulating such a condition.

Etymology: (1400–50; OF defesance <desfes- (ptp. s. of desfaire to undo; see defeat ))

Definition of 'defeasance'

Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) defeasance
a defeat; an overthrow

2. (noun) defeasance
a rendering null or void

3. (noun) defeasance
a condition, relating to a deed, which being performed, the deed is defeated or rendered void; or a collateral deed, made at the same time with a feoffment, or other conveyance, containing conditions, on the performance of which the estate then created may be defeated

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