termor

[ tur-mer ]

noun

, Law.

1. a person who has an estate for a term of years or for life.

termor

/ ˈtɜːmə /

noun

1. property law a person who holds an estate for a term of years or until he dies

Word History and Origins

Origin of termor¹

1250–1300; term + -or ²; replacing Middle English termur < Anglo-French termer ( -er ² )

Word History and Origins

Origin of termor¹

C14: from Anglo-French termer, from terme term

Example Sentences

The lessor shall have a remedy for rents due or waste by a termor after recovering the land as well as if he had not recovered the land.

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