Let
A Dictionary of Law · William C. Anderson · 1889
A Dictionary of Law
], V. To give leave to; to permit. (1) To grant the use of realty for a compensation. Correlative, to hire.
Re-let.
To let again or anew.
Sub-let.
To let to a third party as a second lessee. See further Lease. Compare Farm, Let. (3) To award: as, to let a contract after proposals have been considered.
2 Whence letting, sub-letting.
The act of May 17, 1878, regulates the advertisement of " raail-lettings " by the postmaster-general. ^ 2, n. In old English, interruption, obstruction, impediment: as "without let or hinderance."