Transience
/ˈtræn.zi.əns/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality or state of being temporary, short-lived, or not permanent, often referring to legal rights or statuses that endure only for a limited time.
The transience of a leasehold interest means it expires after the lease term ends.
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- transience
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Commentary
In legal drafting, explicitly specifying the duration or transience of rights can prevent future disputes over their continuance or termination.
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