Tenants
/ˈtɛnənts/
Definitions
- (n.) Persons who hold or occupy land or property by lease or under a rental agreement.
The tenants agreed to pay rent monthly as specified in the lease.
Forms
- tenant
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Commentary
The term 'tenants' is the plural form of 'tenant' used to denote multiple individuals legally occupying property under lease or rental. It is important to distinguish tenants from other possessory interests.
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