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defease

American

[dih-feez] / dɪˈfiz /

verb (used with object)

defeased, defeasing

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

Etymology

Origin of defease

First recorded in 1470–80; back formation from defeasance

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defease

EA didn’t pay the change-in-control premium after its buyout closed in August, instead attempting to defease the bonds by setting aside U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

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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