defeasance
Pronunciation: [dɪˈfiːzəns]
Word
Context: "law"
(noun) defeasance is a legal term that means to undo or cancel something that was created before, often a contract or a debt. It's like saying an agreement can be erased or made invalid under certain conditions.
Example
The contract included a defeasance clause that allowed the parties to cancel it if specific conditions were met.
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There was no defeasance in the agreement, so it couldn't be canceled easily.
Example
What happens to a contract when a defeasance is applied?
Context: "finance"
(noun) in finance, defeasance refers to a situation where a borrower sets aside money to pay off debt in the future, which means the debt can be considered paid off even if it isn't cleared yet.
Example
The company arranged for a defeasance of their bonds, ensuring they could secure the payments later.
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Without the proper planning for defeasance, the company risked defaulting on its loans.
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How does defeasance affect the company’s financial status?
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