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leaseholder

[ lees-hohl-der ]
/ ˈlisˌhoʊl dər /
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noun
a tenant under a lease.
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Origin of leaseholder

First recorded in 1855–60; lease1 + holder
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British Dictionary definitions for leaseholder

leaseholder
/ (ˈliːsˌhəʊldə) /

noun
a person in possession of leasehold property
a tenant under a lease
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