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defease

American  
[dih-feez] / dɪˈfiz /

verb (used with object)

defeased, defeasing

  1. to defeat or annul (a contract, deed, etc.).

Etymology

Origin of defease

First recorded in 1470–80; back formation from defeasance

Example Sentences

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If Sound Transit were to immediately defease — basically repay — its old bonds, it said that would be a direct $2 billion blow to its revenue.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 24, 2017

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