Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

defease

verb
/dɪˈfiːz/
Definition
To deprive of legal effect or validity.
Examples
  • The contract was defeased after it was found to be based on false information.
  • The judge decided to defease the previous ruling due to new evidence presented.
  • In some cases, misunderstandings can defease the agreements made between parties.
Meaning
Defease means to neutralize or counteract something, often in legal contexts where a certain condition or right is negated.
Synonyms
  • annul
  • invalidate
  • negate
  • nullify