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Definition of leasing

leasing

/ˈliːsɪŋ/
leas · ing
Plural:leasings
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• noun

1

The commercial process or practice of granting or obtaining the temporary use of property, vehicles, or equipment in exchange for regular payments under a contractual agreement.

Example

"Equipment leasing allows small businesses to upgrade their technology without making a massive upfront investment."

2

(archaic) The act of telling a lie, or a falsehood itself.

Example

"The ancient chronicler warned the king against courtiers who practiced flattery and leasing."

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• Rhymes for leasing

• Nearby Words

leaseholder
leaser
leash
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least
leather
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Word Origin & Etymology

In the commercial sense, it derives from Anglo-French 'leser', from Latin 'laxare' meaning 'to loosen or release'. The archaic sense meaning 'falsehood' derives from Old English 'leasing', from 'leas' meaning 'false or deceptive'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Leasing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/leasing
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