sublease
pronunciation
How to pronounce sublease in British English:
UK ['sʌbˌli:s]
How to pronounce sublease in American English:
US ['sʌbˌlɪs]
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- Noun:
- a lease from one lessee to another
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- Verb:
- lease or rent all or part of (a leased or rented property) to another person
Word Origin
- sublease (n.)
- also sub-lease, 1826, from sub- + lease (n.). As a verb from 1830s. Related: Subleased; subleasing.