demise
/dɪˈmaɪz/
verb
- To transfer property or a title to someone else, especially by lease or will.
- Under the agreement, the estate was demised to the charity.
- The owner demised the building to a new tenant for ten years.
- The land was demised to the eldest son in the will.
noun
- The end or failure of something, such as a business, organization, or idea.
- The company's demise was caused by poor management.
- Many people predicted the demise of printed newspapers.
- The sudden demise of the project surprised everyone.
- The death of a person.
- The community mourned the demise of the beloved teacher.
- His demise came peacefully after a long illness.
- The king's demise led to a period of uncertainty.