ˈsʌbˌliːs
plural subleases
US
: a legal agreement by which someone who is renting an apartment, house, etc., is allowed to rent it to someone else for a period of time
ˈsʌbˈliːs
subleases; subleased; subleasing
US
: sublet entry 1
She subleased her apartment to a student for the summer.
The agency subleases office space from a law firm.
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“Sublease.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/sublease. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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