'Demising' definitions:

Definition of 'Demising'

From: GCIDE
  • Demise \De*mise"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Demised; p. pr. & vb. n. Demising.]
  • 1. To transfer or transmit by succession or inheritance; to grant or bestow by will; to bequeath. "Power to demise my lands." --Swift. [1913 Webster]
  • What honor Canst thou demise to any child of mine? --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To convey; to give. [R.] [1913 Webster]
  • His soul is at his conception demised to him. --Hammond. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. (Law) To convey, as an estate, by lease; to lease. [1913 Webster]

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