antichresis

/æntɪˈkrɛsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A contract or agreement in which a person grants the use of their property to another person, typically in exchange for a rent or annual payment.

“The lease agreement was an example of antichresis, where the landlord granted the use of the property to the tenant in exchange for a monthly rent.”

Synonyms

  • lease
  • rental agreement

Antonyms

  • ownership
  • purchase