leaseback

English

noun
Definitions
  • (finance) A property transaction where a party sells something, then leases it from the purchaser. The seller is released from tax, depreciation, and maintenance costs, and the buyer is guaranteed an income from the property.

Etymology

Compound from English lease (gather) + English back (mild drink, back, chaser).

Origin

English

back

Gloss

mild drink, back, chaser

Concept
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The body

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Kanji

後, 背

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