demises
/D IH0 M AY1 Z IH0 Z/noun
- 1
The conveyance or transfer of an estate, either in fee for life or for years, most commonly the latter.
- 2
Transmission by formal act or conveyance to an heir or successor; transference; especially, the transfer or transmission of the crown or royal authority to a successor.
- 3
Death.
- 4
The end of something, in a negative sense; downfall.
“The lack of funding ultimately led to the project's demise.”
verb
- 1
To give.
- 2
To convey, as by will or lease.
- 3
To transmit by inheritance.
- 4
To pass by inheritance.
- 5
To die.
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