defeasance

/dɪˈfiːzəns/
noun
  1. The act of annulling or rendering something void, especially a legal contract or deed.
    • A clause in the mortgage allowed for defeasance if the loan was paid off early.
    • The defeasance of the old contract allowed the company to negotiate a better deal.
    • The lawyer explained that defeasance of the property deed would require both parties to sign.
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