Renting
/ˈrɛn.tɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of granting the temporary possession and use of property in exchange for payment.
The renting of the apartment was governed by a formal lease agreement.
- (v.) Gerund or present participle form of 'rent,' meaning to grant or obtain temporary possession and use of property for payment.
They are renting a car for their vacation.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'renting' as a noun refers to the activity or process, while as a verb it functions as a gerund/participle of 'rent.' Definitions should differentiate these uses to avoid redundancy.
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