defeasances

/dɪˈfiːzənsɪz/
noun
  1. Plural of defeasance; multiple acts of annulling or voiding legal contracts or deeds.
    • Defeasances are common in large real estate transactions when loans are refinanced.
    • The legal team reviewed all the defeasances from the past year to ensure compliance.
    • The bank processed several defeasances for properties that were paid off early.
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