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Termor — Term or, n. (Law) Same as {Termer}, 2. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
termor — [tʉr′mər] n. [ME < Anglo Fr termer < terme: see TERM2 & ER] Law a person holding an estate for a certain period of years or for life … English World dictionary
termor — Termer Term er, n. 1. One who resorted to London during the law term only, in order to practice tricks, to carry on intrigues, or the like. [Obs.] [Written also {termor}.] B. Jonson. [1913 Webster] 2. (Law) One who has an estate for a term of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
termor — /terr meuhr/, n. Law. a person who has an estate for a term of years or for life. [1250 1300; TERM + OR2; r. ME termur < AF termer (see ER2)] * * * … Universalium
Termor — A person who held land for a set term, i.e. a number of years or until he died. [< AnNor. terme = set period of time] … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
termor — n. one who owns an estate for a certain period of time or for life (Law) … English contemporary dictionary
Termor — ♦ A lessee, enjoying the possession of land for a specified period or term, while the lessor retains title. (Hogue, Arthur R. Origins of the Common Law, 258) … Medieval glossary
termor — ter·mor … English syllables
termor — /ˈtɜmə/ (say termuh) noun (in law) someone who has an estate for a term of years or for life. {Middle English termer, from Anglo French} …
termor — /tarmar/ He that holds lands or tenements for a term of years or life. But we generally confine the application of the word to a person entitled for a term of years … Black's law dictionary