Meaning of the word demise in English

What does demise mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

demise

US /dɪˈmaɪz/
UK /dɪˈmaɪz/

Noun

1.

the end of something that was previously considered to be powerful, such as a business, industry, or system:

Example:
The demise of the company was sudden and unexpected.

Verb

1.

to rent or give property to someone for a particular number of years:

Example:
If an apartment is rented under a written lease, it is referred to in the lease as the "demised premises".
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