lessor
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of lessor
1350–1400; Middle English lesso ( u ) r < Anglo-French. See lease 1, -or 2
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According to the analysts, aviation lessor Castlelake’s strategy relies on splitting easyJet apart rather than keeping it whole, as its individual assets could fetch significantly higher returns independently.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
Mr Jones and Ms Shaw resigned from the company earlier this year, and since then, head lessor Rockwell FC100 has taken control of the buildings and directly appointed another building management firm to run them.
From BBC ● Nov. 27, 2025
But on Thursday, Davis said that the lessor had pulled out of the deal.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2024
Insurers for the contractor and machine lessor, Synagro-WWT, paid the settlement funds.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 13, 2024
To say of a man that he leases certain premises leaves it doubtful whether he is lessor or lessee.
From Write It Right A Little Blacklist of Literary Faults by Ambrose Bierce
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