释义 |
de·fea·sance \də̇ˈfēzən(t)s, dēˈ-\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English defesance, from Anglo-French, from Old French desfesant, deffesant, present participle of desfaire, deffaire to destroy, undo — more at defeat 1. a. : a rendering null or void b. (1) : the ending of a property interest in accordance with conditions stipulated in the terms of a deed; also : a collateral deed or instrument stating such a condition of termination (2) : the ending of a property interest through a power of termination or an executory limitation 2. : defeat, overthrow, undoing |