2
: the conveyance of an estate
3
: transfer of the sovereignty to a successor
demised; demising
1
: to convey by will or lease
demise an estate
2
: to transmit by succession or inheritance
2
: to pass by descent or bequest
the property has demised to the king's heirs
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