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defeasance

/dɪˈfiːzəns/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.25 in modern English

Syllables
de-fea-sance
IPA
/dɪˈfiːzəns/
16
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Destruction, defeat, overthrow.

Archaic; Countable; Uncountable

noun

The rendering void of a contract or deed; an annulment or abrogation.

American usage; Countable; Uncountable

verb

To void; to annul.

American usage; Transitive verb

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman defeasaunce.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /dɪˈfiːzəns/

Usage

Inflected Forms

defeasances (plural) defeasaunce (alternative) defeasances (present, singular) defeasancing (participle, present) defeasanced (participle, past) defeasanced (past)

Frequently Paired Words

defease

Rhymes With

malfeasance treasons

Questions

How do you pronounce defeasance?
The recorded pronunciation is /dɪˈfiːzəns/.
What does defeasance mean?
Destruction, defeat, overthrow.
Where does defeasance come from?
From Anglo-Norman defeasaunce.

How to pronounce defeasance

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