Defeasanced

/dɪˈfiːzənst/ verb

Definition

Rendered void, null, or of no legal effect through a defeasance agreement.

Etymology

From defeasance + -ed (past participle). A specialized legal verb used in property and contract law to indicate the successful cancellation of an obligation.

Kelly Says

Complex real estate deals sometimes involve deliberately 'defeasancing' old debt structures to refinance or transfer property ownership—it's elegant financial architecture that lets lenders unwind obligations without simply breaking contracts.

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