self-leasing
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C1
/sɛlf ˈliːsɪŋ/
leasing to oneself
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-leasing' originates from the combination of 'self,' meaning 'one's own,' and 'leasing,' derived from Old English 'lesan,' meaning 'to lease or rent.'
Historical Evolution
'leasing' evolved from the Old English word 'lesan,' which transformed into the Middle English 'lesen,' eventually becoming the modern English word 'lease.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'leasing' meant 'to rent or hire,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of leasing one's own property or asset to oneself, often for tax or financial structuring purposes.
The company engaged in self-leasing to optimize its tax strategy.
Synonyms
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