defeasance /dɪˈfiːzəns/noun 2verb 1forms 3 noun2 •The rendering void of a contract or deed; an annulment or abrogation. •(no longer used) Destruction, defeat, overthrow.that hoarie king, with all his traine, / Being arriued, where that champion stout / After his foes defeasance did remaine […] — 1590 verb1 •(US) To void; to annul. formsdefeasanced · defeasancing · defeasances