demise
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: demises · demising · demised
Sense 1
The conveyance or transfer of an estate, either in fee for life or for years, most commonly the latter.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Transmission by formal act or conveyance to an heir or successor; transference; especially, the transfer or transmission of the crown or royal authority to a successor.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To convey, as by will or lease.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To transmit by inheritance.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “demise” mean?
The conveyance or transfer of an estate, either in fee for life or for years, most commonly the latter.
Is “demise” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.