leasehold
noun
lease·hold
ˈlēs-ˌhōld 
1
: a tenure by lease
2
: property held by lease
leaseholder
noun
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The company acquired two leasehold acreage positions, which permit an organization to explore and harvest minerals, such as lithium, from a property.
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Cooper Gant, Arkansas Online, 18 June 2025
The leasehold has more than 26 years left on the term and is set to expire on Jan. 10, 2052.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2025
At some point in future, once their future plans have become clearer, Chelsea’s current ownership are likely to go back to CPO with a new proposal to buy the leasehold, whether with a view to redeveloping Stamford Bridge or relocating to a new stadium.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
In the meantime, one complicating factor affecting the convention center project is the city’s lack of control over two key waterfront leaseholds that are crucial for expanding the center.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
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Cooper Gant, Arkansas Online, 18 June 2025
The leasehold has more than 26 years left on the term and is set to expire on Jan. 10, 2052.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2025
At some point in future, once their future plans have become clearer, Chelsea’s current ownership are likely to go back to CPO with a new proposal to buy the leasehold, whether with a view to redeveloping Stamford Bridge or relocating to a new stadium.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
In the meantime, one complicating factor affecting the convention center project is the city’s lack of control over two key waterfront leaseholds that are crucial for expanding the center.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Leasehold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leasehold. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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leasehold
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