(Droit) Contrat par lequel on donne ŕ quelqu'un la jouissance d'une chose, moyennant un prix convenu, et pour un temps déterminé.
ETYM Cf. Old Fren. lais. Related to Lease.
1. A contract granting use or occupation of property during a specified time for a specified payment.
2. Property that is leased or rented out or let; SYN. rental, letting.
3. The period of time during which a contract conveying property to a person is in effect; SYN. term of a contract.