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enfiteuta

emphyteuta

noun ehn-fee-TEH-oo-tah Less Common

Origin: from Greek emphyteuein 'to implant'

Also means

leaseholder

Usage Note

Enfiteuta is a rare legal term for the holder of an enfiteusi, a long-term lease giving near-ownership of land in return for rent. Though ending in -a, it can be masculine or feminine, shown by the article (l'enfiteuta). You will only meet it in property law.

Examples

"L'enfiteuta paga un canone annuo."

Natural Translation

The leaseholder pays a yearly rent.

Literal Translation

The-leaseholder pays a fee yearly.

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