noun🔗ShareThe conveyance or transfer of an estate, either in fee for life or for years, most commonly the latter."The demise of the lease on the school building meant the old library had to be relocated. "propertylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTransmission by formal act or conveyance to an heir or successor; transference; especially, the transfer or transmission of the crown or royal authority to a successor."Upon the King's death, the demise of the crown to his eldest son, Prince William, was immediately recognized. "royalgovernmentpoliticsstatenationhistorylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDeath."The sudden demise of the old oak tree in the park saddened the community. "eventconditionbiologyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe end of something, in a negative sense; downfall."The demise of the school's football team was a disappointment to the entire community. "outcomedisasternegativeeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo give."I demise my old textbook to my younger brother so he can use it for his class. "lawpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo convey, as by will or lease."My aunt demised her apartment to her nephew in her will. "propertylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo transmit by inheritance."My grandmother, after a long illness, finally demised her sizable collection of antique dolls to her granddaughter. "propertylawfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo pass by inheritance."The family estate will demise to the eldest son upon his father's death. "propertylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo die."My grandmother slowly demised last week. "beingbiologyorganismhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
