leasing

[ lee-zing ]

noun

, Archaic.

1. lying; falsehood.

Word History and Origins

Origin of leasing¹

First recorded before 950; Middle English lesing, Old English lēasung, verbal noun of lēasian “to tell lies,” derivative of lēas “free from, without, false”; -less, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

After purchasing these infrequently used rights, the slow and expensive leasing process deters cities from leasing surplus rights back to irrigators in normal or wet years, which reduces long-term agricultural productivity.

From Science Daily

The trust maintains ownership of the land while selling or leasing the property itself to low-income tenants.

From Los Angeles Times

In a statement, Spirit said the bankruptcy process - known as Chapter 11 - will not impact employee pay or payments to aircraft leasing companies.

From BBC

They should look to more long-term master leasing of apartment buildings and hotels for supportive housing.

From Los Angeles Times

Initially, some landlords might refuse to pay brokers, instead opting to handle the entire leasing process on their own.

From Salon

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