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tenancy

UK/'tenənsi/US/'tenәnsi/
IELTSA1

Definitions

n.

The right to occupy a property by paying rent; the period of such occupation

租赁,租用;租期

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
tenhold, keep
+
-ancystate, quality
=tenancy

ten (hold) + -ancy (state, condition) = 'the state of holding (a property).' Tenancy is the abstract noun for being a tenant — your right to hold and occupy a place, and the length of time you do so.

Root tain still carries 87 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.tenancy agreement租赁协议
  • 2.joint tenancy共同租赁
  • 3.short-term tenancy短期租约
  • 4.end a tenancy终止租约

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Their tenancy ends at the close of the month.

  • 2.

    Both parties signed the tenancy agreement.

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