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Foregift

Fore′giftˊ

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Noun.
(Law)
A premium paid by a lessee when taking his lease.

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foregift

foregift

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  • fore-gift

Noun

foregift (plural foregifts)

  1. (law, chiefly Britain) A payment in advance; an advance payment or premium paid by a lessee on taking or renewing a lease, distinct from the rent.