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peppercorn rent

noun

Definitions

  1. A nominal rent, originally of a single peppercorn.

    • Where public libraries are scheduled for closure, their premises and stock should be offered at a peppercorn rent and on a long lease to any subscription library wishing to take them over.
    • Both groups rent space from SWR on a peppercorn rent basis.

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