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Definition: Rent

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What is the dictionary definition of Rent?

Dictionary Definition

  1. A payment made by a tenant at intervals in order to occupy a property.
  2. A similar payment for the use of equipment or service.
  3. economics A profit from the possession of a valuable right, as a restricted license, to engage in a trade or business.

 

 

Full Definition of Rent

If you rent something, you regularly pay its owner a sum of money in order to be able to have it and use it yourself.

Related Phrases

Rent is a payment made for the use of land or property, typically, but not necessarily based on a lease.

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Definition Sources

Definitions for Rent are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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