A person who grants a lease of property to another; a landlord who rents out property.
From Anglo-Norman French 'lessor', from 'lesser' meaning 'to let' or 'to lease'. The suffix '-or' indicates the agent performing the action, distinguishing it from 'lessee' (the tenant). Entered English legal terminology in the 14th century.
In legal documents, the lessor-lessee relationship creates a fascinating dance of rights and responsibilities. The lessor retains ownership while temporarily surrendering use rights, creating a unique property interest that has been recognized in law for over 800 years.
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