Term For Years
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
An estate for years, and the time during which such estate is to be held, is each called a "term"; hence the term may expire before the time, as,
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
An estate for years and the time during which such estate is to be held are each called a term: hence the term may expire before the time, as, by a surrender. As to its origin, see 2 Poll. & Maitl. 105. See Estate fob Years.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
An estate for years and the time during which such estate is to be heid are each calied a "term;" hence the term may expire before the time, as by a surrender. Co. litt. 45.
Defined under Term in Black's Law Dictionary.