conacre

kɒnˈækər

Definitions

1. noun

a type of land lease, especially one in Scotland, in which a tenant agrees to cultivate the land for a fixed period in exchange for permission to use the land

“The conacre lease allowed the tenant to use the land for three years in exchange for a portion of the crops.”

Synonyms

  • agreement
  • lease

Antonyms

  • freehold
  • ownership