Let
/lɛt/
Definitions
- (v.) To allow or permit something to happen or be done.
The court will let the evidence be admitted.
- (v.) In property law, to lease or rent out property to a tenant.
They decided to let the apartment to a new tenant.
Forms
- lets
- letting
- letted
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Commentary
In legal drafting, "let" often specifically connotes granting temporary possession or use, especially in leases.
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