Antonyms for lessor

Grammar : Noun

Spell : les-awr, le-sawr

Phonetic Transcription : ˈlɛs ɔr, lɛˈsɔr

Definition of lessor

Origin : "one who grants a lease," late 14c., from Anglo-French lessor (late 13c.), from verb lesser (see lease).

noun landlord
noun granter of lease

Example sentences :

Owner or lessor of buildings for assemblage liable for gross misdemeanor.
Extract from : « The I.W.W. » by Paul Frederick Brissenden

Observe the lessor—a benevolent, dignified, but cautious person!
Extract from : « The Comforts of Home » by Ralph Bergengren

Of course this may be forbidden, and often is by the lessor, without his consent.
Extract from : « Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman » by Albert Sidney Bolles

By the common law the lessor was not required to make repairs.
Extract from : « Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman » by Albert Sidney Bolles

An estate at will is where land is let to another, to hold at the will of the lessor.
Extract from : « The Government Class Book » by Andrew W. Young

By a lease of real property, the lessor grants but a portion of what he possesses.
Extract from : « Cyclopedia of Commerce, Accountancy, Business Administration, v. 3 » by Various

The latter was soon turned out, and thereupon brought an action upon the covenant against the executor of the lessor.
Extract from : « The Common Law » by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

Perhaps he is a decent sort of worm, but the lessor had better look out for him.
Extract from : « The Comforts of Home » by Ralph Bergengren

As in England there were greater and lessor barons, so in Moldo-Wallachia there were greater and lesser boyards.
Extract from : « Roumania Past and Present » by James Samuelson

To say of a man that he leases certain premises leaves it doubtful whether he is lessor or lessee.
Extract from : « Write It Right » by Ambrose Bierce

Synonyms for lessor

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