demise

• Nom désignant la fin ou la cessation d'existence, d'activité ou de fonctionnement, souvent utilisé dans un contexte officiel ou juridique.

A noun referring to the end or termination of existence, activity, or operation, often used in formal or legal contexts.

indénombrable

1. B2formal

   The end of a person's life; death.

   décès

   • The king's demise was announced to the nation.
   • She mourned the sudden demise of her beloved pet.
   • The cause of his demise remains unknown.

   Synonymesdeathdeceasedepartureendexpirationpassing

   Antonymesbirthlife

2. B2formal

   The end or failure of something, such as an institution, idea, or business.

   Fin ou échec

   • The company's demise was caused by poor management.
   • The demise of the old regime led to new reforms.
   • The project faced its demise due to lack of funding.

   Synonymescollapsedeathdownfallendextinctionfailureruintermination

   Antonymesbeginningbirthcommencementcreationestablishmentfoundationinceptionrisestart

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner le transfert de biens, de droits ou de titres par testament ou par bail ; également employé par euphémisme pour signifier la mort ou la cessation.

A verb used to indicate the act of transferring property, rights, or title by will or lease; also used euphemistically to mean death or termination.

1. Transfer propertyC2formalbritish

   To transfer or convey property, especially real estate, through a lease or will.

   Transférer par bail

   • The estate was demised to the eldest son in the will.
   • The landlord demised the property to the tenant for a term of 99 years.
   • The deed demised the land to the church.

   Synonymesassignbequeathconveydeviseleaselettransfer