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