leasing

noun

leas·​ing ˈlē-siŋ How to pronounce leasing (audio)
-ziŋ
archaic
: the act of lying
also : lie, falsehood

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The increase is attributed to growth in leasing and other commissions, as well as capital markets activities. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024 Republicans have used transmission as a bargaining chip to secure provisions requiring onshore and offshore oil and gas leasing. Daniel Moore, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024 Office leasing grew almost 8%, while property sales (which mainly consist of condominium units) fell by a quarter. James Simms, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 There will be much more leasing than direct sales in the future. Rob Reddick, WIRED, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for leasing 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English lesing, from Old English lēasung, from lēasian to lie, from lēas false

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of leasing was before the 12th century

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“Leasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leasing. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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