tenancy
noun/ˈtɛnənsi/
Frequency rank: #12,194 most common English word
Meaning
the period or arrangement by which someone rents and occupies a property.
Example sentence
The landlord and the new tenant signed an agreement to confirm the tenancy would last for one year.
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