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81 zgon
m (G zgonu) książk. death; demise książk.- liczba zgonów na raka cancer death rate- zgon nastąpił wskutek krwotoku death resulted from haemorrhage- stwierdzić (czyjś) zgon [lekarz] to declare sb dead- świadectwo zgonu Med., Prawo a death certificate- akt zgonu Admin., Prawo a certificate of death* * *decease, demise* * *miform. decease, demise; akt zgonu death certificate; stwierdzić zgon state a death.The New English-Polish, Polish-English Kościuszko foundation dictionary > zgon
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82 defunción
f.decease, death, passing, demise.* * *1 formal death, decease* * *SF decease* * *femenino (frml) death* * *= death, passing.Ex. Typically, the additions to the name will fall within the following categories: title of nobility, title of honour, address, date of birth, and date of death.Ex. The Rutgers University Libraries are sad to report on the passing of Thelma Tate.----* acta de defunción = death certificate.* certificado de defunción = death certificate.* fecha de defunción = date of death.* * *femenino (frml) death* * *= death, passing.Ex: Typically, the additions to the name will fall within the following categories: title of nobility, title of honour, address, date of birth, and date of death.
Ex: The Rutgers University Libraries are sad to report on the passing of Thelma Tate.* acta de defunción = death certificate.* certificado de defunción = death certificate.* fecha de defunción = date of death.* * *( frml)death[ S ] cerrado por defunción closed owing to bereavement* * *
defunción sustantivo femenino (frml) death;
( on signs) cerrado por defunción closed owing to bereavement
defunción f frml decease, demise
cerrado por defunción, closed due to family bereavement
' defunción' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
partida
- acta
- registrar
English:
death
- death certificate
* * *defunción nfdecease, death;cerrado por defunción [en letrero] closed due to bereavement* * *f death, demise fml ;certificado de defunción death certificate* * * -
83 кончина
decease, demise, death* * *ко̀нчина,и кончѝна ж., само ед. decease, demise, death.* * *decease; end{end}; ending* * *decease, demise, death -
84 heriotza
iz.1. death, demise; berezko \heriotza natural death; betiko \heriotza eternal death | death for eternity; heriotzeraino until death ; gorputzaren \heriotza physical death; espirituaren \heriotza spiritual deathb. ( \heriotza jakin bat) death; urkamendiko \heriotza death at the scaffold ; haren \heriotzaren mendeurrena the centennial of his death; e-r \heriotzaren azpian debekatu to forbid sth by pain of deathc. ( animaliena) death; zaldiaren \heriotzaa the horse's deathd. ( gauza, hizkuntza) extinction, demise, death; bide horretatik doa gure hizkuntza by following that road our language is heading for its demisee. [ izenen aurrean heriotz ] death-; \heriotza-epai death sentence; \heriotza talde death squad2. ( Herio) Death; \heriotzak eraman zuenean when death took her; H\heriotza izugarriaren atzaparretan in the clutches of a dreadful death; O H\heriotza, non dago hire eztena? Oh Death, where is thy sting? -
85 кончина
1. departure2. decease3. demiseСинонимический ряд:смерть (сущ.) конец; смертьАнтонимический ряд: -
86 димайз-чартер
1) Law: demise charter -
87 димайз-чартер
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88 кончина
1) General subject: decease, demise, demise of ( smb) (завершение деятельности, и т.д.), departure, the debt of (to) nature2) Obsolete: depart3) Poetical language: passing4) Rare: defunction5) Religion: death, expiry ( A permanent cessation of all vital functions)6) Law: dissolution, end7) Makarov: debt of nature, debt to nature, the debt of nature, the debt to nature8) Archaic: expiry -
89 кончина короля
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90 переход престола к наследнику
1) General subject: demiseУниверсальный русско-английский словарь > переход престола к наследнику
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91 субаренда
1) General subject: pendicle, sublease, under-lease2) Law: redemise, sub-demise, subrental, under-tenancy3) Economy: derivative lease, secondary leasing, sublet, underlease, underletting, undertenancy4) Oil: subleasing, subtenancy5) Business: re-demise6) Real estate: sub-lease -
92 Grundstücksübertragung
Grundstücksübertragung f RECHT conveyance (Eigentum)* * ** * *Grundstücksübertragung
conveyance of land, alienation (transfer, US) of real estate, assignment of property, real estate transfer (US), demise, transfer of title for land;
• lastenfreie Grundstücksübertragung overreaching conveyance (Br.);
• unentgeltliche Grundstücksübertragung voluntary disposition of land, voluntary transfer of property;
• Grundstücksübertragung mit (ohne) gleichzeitige Grundbucheintragung conveyance with (without) registration;
• treuhänderische Grundstücksübertragung zur Obligationensicherung trust deed;
• Grundstücksübertragung gegen Stundung des Kaufpreises living pledge;
• Grundstücksübertragung in der Zwangsversteigerung foreclosure conveyance;
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93 Abbruch
m1. eines Gebäudes etc.: demolition; auf Abbruch verkaufen sell for scrap, sell at demolition value; reif für den oder zum Abbruch fit (only) ( oder due) for demolition; auch condemned; auf Abbruch heiraten hum. marry s.o. hoping for his / her early demise3. fig. von Beziehungen etc.: breaking off5. eines Experiments: abortion6. eines Kampfes, eines Spiels, eines Streiks: calling off, halting, stopping, abandoning; Sieg durch Abbruch Boxen: win on a technical knockout; mit Abbruch des Spiels drohen Fußball etc.: threaten to abandon the match7. einer Schwangerschaft: termination, abortion8. eines Studiums: breaking off10. fig.: einer Sache (Dat) Abbruch tun impair, detract from, be detrimental to, do any harm to; das tut der Liebe keinen Abbruch umg. that’s not going to hurt anyone* * *der Abbruchdiscontinue; stopping; discontinuation; breaking off* * *Ạb|bruchmauf Abbruch verkaufen — to sell for demolition
auf Abbruch stehen — to be scheduled or due for demolition, to be condemned
2) no pl (= Beendigung) (von Schwangerschaft) termination; (von Beziehungen, Verhandlungen, Reise) breaking off; (von Raumflug etc) abortion, aborting; (COMPUT) break; (von Veranstaltung) stoppingeinem Land mit Abbruch der diplomatischen Beziehungen drohen — to threaten to break off diplomatic relations with a country
es kam zum Abbruch des Kampfes — the fight had to be stopped
3) no pl (= Schaden) harm, damageAbbruch tun — to harm or damage sth, to do( some) harm or damage to sth
das tut der Liebe keinen Abbruch — it doesn't harm or hurt their/our relationship
4) (= Schwangerschaftsabbruch) termination* * ** * *Ab·bruchmder \Abbruch eines verwahrlosten Gebäudes to pull down [or demolish] a neglected buildingetw auf \Abbruch verkaufen to sell sth at demolition valuemit dem \Abbruch der diplomatischen Beziehungen drohen to threaten to break off diplomatic relationses kam zum \Abbruch der Veranstaltung the event had to be called off4. INFORM abortion, nullification5.jds Fröhlichkeit [o guten Laune] keinen \Abbruch tun to not dampen sb's spiritsdas tut der Liebe keinen Abbruch never mind!* * *1) o. Pl. (Abriss) demolition; pulling down2) (Beendigung) breaking-off; (Boxen) stopping3)einer Sache (Dat.) [keinen] Abbruch tun — do [no] harm to something
* * *Abbruch m1. eines Gebäudes etc: demolition;auf Abbruch verkaufen sell for scrap, sell at demolition value;auf Abbruch heiraten hum marry sb hoping for his/her early demise3. fig von Beziehungen etc: breaking off5. eines Experiments: abortion7. einer Schwangerschaft: termination, abortion8. eines Studiums: breaking off10. fig: einer Sache (dat)Abbruch tun impair, detract from, be detrimental to, do any harm to;das tut der Liebe keinen Abbruch umg that’s not going to hurt anyone* * *1) o. Pl. (Abriss) demolition; pulling down2) (Beendigung) breaking-off; (Boxen) stopping3)einer Sache (Dat.) [keinen] Abbruch tun — do [no] harm to something
* * *-e (Programm) m.truncation n. -e (Sport) m.break-off n.stop n.stopping n. -e m.demolition n.dropout n.severance n.truncation n. -
94 Abgang
m1. einer Person, auch fig.: departure; auch THEAT. exit; von einer Stellung: retirement; von der Schule etc.: leaving, finishing, Am. auch graduation; (Abfahrt) departure; NAUT. sailing; nach seinem Abgang von der Schule etc. when ( oder after) he left school etc.; sich (Dat) einen guten Abgang verschaffen fig. make a graceful exit; mach einen Abgang! umg. go away!, bugger ( oder piss) off! Sl.2. vom Turngerät: dismount5. (Tod) decease, demise* * *der Abgangexit; departure* * *Ạb|gangm pl - gänge1) no pl (= Absendung) dispatchvor Abgang der Post — before the post (Brit) or mail goes
2) no pl (= Abfahrt) departure3) no pl (= Ausscheiden) (aus einem Amt) leaving, departure; (= Schulabgang) leavingseit seinem Abgang von der Schule — since he left school
einen guten/glänzenden Abgang verschaffen — to make a grand exit
einen guten/schwierigen Abgang turnen — to do a good/difficult dismount from the apparatus
6) (MED = Ausscheidung) passing; (von Eiter) discharging; (= Fehlgeburt) miscarriage, abortion (form); (= Fötus) aborted foetus (Brit) or fetus (esp US)8) (sl = Ejakulation) ejaculation* * *der1) (an actor's departure from the stage: Macbeth's exit.) exit2) (an act of going out or departing: She made a noisy exit.) exit* * *Ab·gang<- gänge>mman legte ihm den \Abgang von der Schule nahe they suggested that he leave school; (Ausscheiden aus einem Amt) retirement from office* * *sich einen guten Abgang verschaffen — (fig.) make a good exit
2) (jemand, der ausscheidet) departure; (Schule) leaver3) (bes. Amtsspr.): (Todesfall) death4) (Turnen) dismount6) (Med.): (Fehlgeburt) miscarriage7) o. Pl. (Absendung) dispatch8) o. Pl. (Kaufmannsspr.)* * *Abgang m1. einer Person, auch fig: departure; auch THEAT exit; von einer Stellung: retirement; von der Schule etc: leaving, finishing, US auch graduation; (Abfahrt) departure; SCHIFF sailing;sich (dat)einen guten Abgang verschaffen fig make a graceful exit;2. vom Turngerät: dismount5. (Tod) decease, demise* * *sich einen guten Abgang verschaffen — (fig.) make a good exit
2) (jemand, der ausscheidet) departure; (Schule) leaver3) (bes. Amtsspr.): (Todesfall) death4) (Turnen) dismount6) (Med.): (Fehlgeburt) miscarriage7) o. Pl. (Absendung) dispatch8) o. Pl. (Kaufmannsspr.)* * *¨-e (Bankbilanz) m.items disposed of n. ¨-e (ausgesonderter Band, usw.) m.withdrawals n. ¨-e m.departure n.dispatch n.(§ pl.: dispatches)exit n.leaving n. -
95 Tod
m; -es, -e, meist Sg.1. death; bes. fig. demise; JUR. decease, death; Tod durch Ersticken / Verhungern death by suffocation / from starvation; zu Tode kommen die, perish lit., be killed, lose one’s life; zum Tod(e) führen allg. cause (s.o.’s) death; Krankheit etc.: be fatal; Schlag etc.: auch be mortal geh.; eines natürlichen Todes sterben die a natural death; zu Tode stürzen fall to one’s death; einen leichten / schönen Tod haben (just) slip peacefully away / have a beautiful ( oder lovely) death; dem Tod(e) geweiht sein Soldaten etc.: be doomed (to die); Schwerkranke: be dying ( oder approaching death), be doomed lit.; der Arzt konnte nur noch den Tod feststellen by the time the doctor arrived he ( oder she) was dead; zum Tode verurteilen sentence to death; etw. mit dem Tod(e) bestrafen punish s.th. by death, impose the death penalty for s.th.; jemanden zum Tod durch den Strang verurteilen sentence s.o. to death by hanging ( oder to the noose lit.); zu Tode hetzen / prügeln / quälen harry / beat ( oder batter)/ torture s.o. to death; jemanden in den Tod treiben drive s.o. to his ( oder her) death; über den Tod hinaus beyond the grave; sie hat sich zu Tode gefixt she died from abuse of drugs2. nur Sg.: der Tod als Gestalt: death, Death lit.; dem Tod ins Auge sehen come face to face with death; mit dem Tod(e) ringen be fighting for life, be at death’s door; der Tod hält reiche Ernte death is reaping a rich harvest; Wettlauf mit dem Tod race with ( oder against) death; dem Tod von der Schippe springen escape from the jaws of death, cheat death; aussehen wie der Tod look like death (warmed up [Am. over] umg.); der schwarze / weiße / nasse Tod the Black Death / the white death / a watery grave; umsonst ist der Tod Sprichw. nothing in life is free - except death3. fig.: sich (Dat) den Tod holen (sich erkälten) catch one’s death (of cold); sich zu Tode arbeiten work o.s. to death; das wäre der Tod der Demokratie that would be the end ( oder death) of democracy; das war der Tod für die Firma that was what did ( oder the coup de grace) for the company, that finished the company (off); Misstrauen ist der Tod jeder Beziehung mistrust is poison to a relationship; einen tausendfachen Tod sterben, tausend Tode sterben vor Angst, Sorge etc.: die a thousand deaths; jemanden zu Tode erschrecken / langweilen scare ( oder frighten) / bore s.o. to death; ich bin zu Tode erschrocken I got the shock ( oder fright) of my life; sich zu Tode schämen nearly die of shame ( oder embarrassment), be (utterly) mortified; ich habe mich zu Tode geschämt auch I wished the earth would open up and swallow me; ich kann ihn auf den Tod nicht leiden I can’t stand ( stärker: I hate) the sight of him, I (utterly) detest ( oder loathe) him; das kann ich auf den Tod nicht leiden I hate it like poison; Leben* * *der Todend; death; quietus; decease; fate* * *[toːt]m -(e)s, -edeath[-də]ein früher Tód — an early or premature death
der Tód als Schnitter — the Grim Reaper
Tód durch Erschießen/Ersticken/Erhängen — death by firing squad/suffocation/hanging
eines natürlichen/gewaltsamen Tódes sterben — to die of natural causes/a violent death
er ist des Tódes (geh) — he is doomed
er muss des Tódes sterben (geh) — he will have to die
sich zu Tóde fallen — to fall to one's death
sich zu Tóde trinken — to drink oneself to death
den Tód holen — to catch one's death (of cold)
den Tód finden, zu Tóde kommen — to die
in den Tód gehen — to go to one's death
für jdn in den Tód gehen — to die for sb
bis in den Tód — until death
jdn in den Tód treiben — to drive sb to his/her death
jdm in den Tód folgen — to follow sb
Tód und Teufel! (old) — by the devil! (old)
weder Tód noch Teufel werden mich davon abhalten! — I'll do it, come hell or high water!
jdn/etw auf den Tód nicht leiden or ausstehen können (inf) — to be unable to abide or stand sb/sth
etw zu Tóde hetzen or reiten (fig) — to flog sth to death
sich zu Tód(e) langweilen — to be bored to death
sich zu Tód(e) schämen — to be utterly ashamed
zu Tóde betrübt sein — to be in the depths of despair
See:→ Leben* * *der1) (the act of dying: There have been several deaths in the town recently; Most people fear death.) death2) (something which causes one to die: Smoking too much was the death of him.) death3) (the state of being dead: eyes closed in death.) death4) (death: The soldiers met their end bravely.) end* * *<-[e]s, -e>[to:t]m (Lebensende) death\Tod durch Erschießen execution by firing squad\Tod durch Ertrinken death by drowning\Tod durch Fahrlässigkeit negligent homicide\Tod durch Unfall accidental deathvon \Todes wegen on account of deatheines friedlichen \Todes sterben to die a peaceful deathetw mit dem \Tode bezahlen (geh) to pay for sth with one's lifejdn ereilt der \Tod (geh) sb is overtaken by deathden \Tod finden (geh) to meet one's death, to perishjdm in den \Tod folgen (geh) to follow sb to the grave[für jdn/etw] in den \Tod gehen (geh) to die [for sb]jdn in den \Tod reißen to kill sbbis dass der \Tod uns scheidet 'til death do us partdes \Todes sein (geh) to be doomedbis in den \Tod until death▶ zu \Tode betrübt sein to be deeply despaired* * *der; Tod[e]s, Tode (auch fig.) deatheines natürlichen/gewaltsamen Todes sterben — die a natural/violent death
jemanden zum Tod durch den Strang/zum Tod durch Erschießen verurteilen — sentence somebody to death by hanging/by firing squad
für jemanden/etwas in den Tod gehen — die for somebody/something
sich zu Tode stürzen/trinken — fall to one's death/drink oneself to death
jemanden/etwas auf den Tod nicht leiden/ausstehen können — (ugs.) not be able to stand or abide somebody/something
sich zu Tode schämen/langweilen — be utterly ashamed/bored to death
sich (Dat.) den Tod holen — (ugs.) catch one's death [of cold]
* * *1. death; besonders fig demise; JUR decease, death;Tod durch Ersticken/Verhungern death by suffocation/from starvation;zu Tode kommen die, perish liter, be killed, lose one’s life;eines natürlichen Todes sterben die a natural death;zu Tode stürzen fall to one’s death;einen leichten/schönen Tod haben (just) slip peacefully away/have a beautiful ( oder lovely) death;dem Tod(e) geweiht sein Soldaten etc: be doomed (to die); Schwerkranke: be dying ( oder approaching death), be doomed liter;der Arzt konnte nur noch den Tod feststellen by the time the doctor arrived he ( oder she) was dead;zum Tode verurteilen sentence to death;etwas mit dem Tod(e) bestrafen punish sth by death, impose the death penalty for sth;jemanden zum Tod durch den Strang verurteilen sentence sb to death by hanging ( oder to the noose liter);jemanden in den Tod treiben drive sb to his ( oder her) death;über den Tod hinaus beyond the grave;sie hat sich zu Tode gefixt she died from abuse of drugs2. nur sg:dem Tod ins Auge sehen come face to face with death;mit dem Tod(e) ringen be fighting for life, be at death’s door;der Tod hält reiche Ernte death is reaping a rich harvest;Wettlauf mit dem Tod race with ( oder against) death;dem Tod von der Schippe springen escape from the jaws of death, cheat death;der Schwarze/Weiße/nasse Tod the Black Death/the white death/a watery grave;umsonst ist der Tod sprichw nothing in life is free - except death3. fig:sich (dat)den Tod holen (sich erkälten) catch one’s death (of cold);sich zu Tode arbeiten work o.s. to death;das wäre der Tod der Demokratie that would be the end ( oder death) of democracy;das war der Tod für die Firma that was what did ( oder the coup de grace) for the company, that finished the company (off);Misstrauen ist der Tod jeder Beziehung mistrust is poison to a relationship;einen tausendfachen Tod sterben, tausend Tode sterben vor Angst, Sorge etc: die a thousand deaths;jemanden zu Tode erschrecken/langweilen scare ( oder frighten)/bore sb to death;ich bin zu Tode erschrocken I got the shock ( oder fright) of my life;sich zu Tode schämen nearly die of shame ( oder embarrassment), be (utterly) mortified;ich habe mich zu Tode geschämt auch I wished the earth would open up and swallow me;ich kann ihn auf den Tod nicht leiden I can’t stand ( stärker: I hate) the sight of him, I (utterly) detest ( oder loathe) him;* * *der; Tod[e]s, Tode (auch fig.) deatheines natürlichen/gewaltsamen Todes sterben — die a natural/violent death
jemanden zum Tod durch den Strang/zum Tod durch Erschießen verurteilen — sentence somebody to death by hanging/by firing squad
für jemanden/etwas in den Tod gehen — die for somebody/something
sich zu Tode stürzen/trinken — fall to one's death/drink oneself to death
jemanden/etwas auf den Tod nicht leiden/ausstehen können — (ugs.) not be able to stand or abide somebody/something
sich zu Tode schämen/langweilen — be utterly ashamed/bored to death
sich (Dat.) den Tod holen — (ugs.) catch one's death [of cold]
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96 acceso violento
m.forcible entry.* * *(n.) = paroxysmEx. The author laments the demise of the paper card catalogue as a ' paroxysm of shortsightedness and antiintellectualism' on the part of over zealous librarians, wreaking destruction in a class with the burning of the library at Alexandria.* * *(n.) = paroxysmEx: The author laments the demise of the paper card catalogue as a ' paroxysm of shortsightedness and antiintellectualism' on the part of over zealous librarians, wreaking destruction in a class with the burning of the library at Alexandria.
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97 ataque violento
m.violent attack, coup de main.* * *(n.) = paroxysmEx. The author laments the demise of the paper card catalogue as a ' paroxysm of shortsightedness and antiintellectualism' on the part of over zealous librarians, wreaking destruction in a class with the burning of the library at Alexandria.* * *(n.) = paroxysmEx: The author laments the demise of the paper card catalogue as a ' paroxysm of shortsightedness and antiintellectualism' on the part of over zealous librarians, wreaking destruction in a class with the burning of the library at Alexandria.
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98 causar destrucción
v.to wreak destruction, to ravage.* * *(v.) = wreak + destructionEx. The author laments the demise of the paper card catalogue as a 'paroxysm of shortsightedness and antiintellectualism' on the part of over zealous librarians, wreaking destruction in a class with the burning of the library at Alexandria.* * *(v.) = wreak + destructionEx: The author laments the demise of the paper card catalogue as a 'paroxysm of shortsightedness and antiintellectualism' on the part of over zealous librarians, wreaking destruction in a class with the burning of the library at Alexandria.
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99 combustión
f.1 combustion.2 ambustion.* * *1 combustion, burning* * *SF combustion* * *femenino combustion* * *= combustion, burning.Ex. This article relates the development of an information storage and retrieval system for combustion research.Ex. The author laments the demise of the paper card catalogue as a 'paroxysm of shortsightedness and antiintellectualism' on the part of over zealous librarians, wreaking destruction in a class with the burning of the library at Alexandria.----* cámara de combustión = combustion chamber.* combustión espontánea = spontaneous combustion.* combustión lenta = smouldering combustion.* motor de combustión = combustion engine.* motor de combustión interna = internal combustion engine.* * *femenino combustion* * *= combustion, burning.Ex: This article relates the development of an information storage and retrieval system for combustion research.
Ex: The author laments the demise of the paper card catalogue as a 'paroxysm of shortsightedness and antiintellectualism' on the part of over zealous librarians, wreaking destruction in a class with the burning of the library at Alexandria.* cámara de combustión = combustion chamber.* combustión espontánea = spontaneous combustion.* combustión lenta = smouldering combustion.* motor de combustión = combustion engine.* motor de combustión interna = internal combustion engine.* * *combustioncombustión espontánea spontaneous combustion* * *
combustión sustantivo femenino
combustion
combustión sustantivo femenino combustion
' combustión' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
motor
English:
combustion
- combustion engine
- exhaust
- internal-combustion engine
* * *combustión nfcombustioncombustión espontánea spontaneous combustion;combustión lenta slow combustion;combustión nuclear nuclear combustion* * *f combustion* * * -
100 de la misma categoría que
Ex. The author laments the demise of the paper card catalogue as a 'paroxysm of shortsightedness and antiintellectualism' on the part of over zealous librarians, wreaking destruction in a class with the burning of the library at Alexandria.* * *Ex: The author laments the demise of the paper card catalogue as a 'paroxysm of shortsightedness and antiintellectualism' on the part of over zealous librarians, wreaking destruction in a class with the burning of the library at Alexandria.
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demise — de·mise 1 /di mīz/ vt de·mised, de·mis·ing: to convey (possession of property) by will or lease the demised premises demise 2 n [Anglo French, from feminine past participle of demettre to convey by lease, from Old French, to put down, give up,… … Law dictionary
Demise — De*mise , n. [F. d[ e]mettre, p. p. d[ e]mis, d[ e]mise, to put away, lay down; pref. d[ e] (L. de or dis ) + mettre to put, place, lay, fr. L. mittere to send. See {Mission}, and cf. {Dismiss}, {Demit}.] 1. Transmission by formal act or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Demise — De*mise , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Demised}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Demising}.] 1. To transfer or transmit by succession or inheritance; to grant or bestow by will; to bequeath. Power to demise my lands. Swift. [1913 Webster] What honor Canst thou demise… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
demise — mid 15c., from M.Fr. demise, fem. pp. of démettre dismiss, put away, from des away (from L. dis ) + M.Fr. mettre put, from L. mittere let go, send (see MISSION (Cf. mission)). Originally transfer of estate by will, meaning extended 1754 to death … Etymology dictionary
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demise — *death, decease, passing … New Dictionary of Synonyms
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demise — ► NOUN 1) a person s death. 2) the end or failure of something. ORIGIN Old French, from Latin dimittere send away … English terms dictionary
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demise — I v. To convey or create an estate for years or life. To lease; to bequeath or transmit by succession or inheritance II n. A conveyance of an estate to another for life, for years, or at will (most commonly for years); a lease. Originally a… … Black's law dictionary
demise — I v. To convey or create an estate for years or life. To lease; to bequeath or transmit by succession or inheritance II n. A conveyance of an estate to another for life, for years, or at will (most commonly for years); a lease. Originally a… … Black's law dictionary