enfiteuta
emphyteuta
noun ehn-fee-TEH-oo-tah Less Common
Origin: from Greek emphyteuein 'to implant'
Also means
leaseholder
Usage Note
Enfiteuta is a rare legal term for the holder of an enfiteusi, a long-term lease giving near-ownership of land in return for rent. Though ending in -a, it can be masculine or feminine, shown by the article (l'enfiteuta). You will only meet it in property law.
Examples
"L'enfiteuta paga un canone annuo."
Natural Translation
The leaseholder pays a yearly rent.
Literal Translation
The-leaseholder pays a fee yearly.
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