Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Not being subject to rent.
- adverb Not having to pay or not paying rent.
from The Century Dictionary.
- Without payment of rent.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- adjective On which no rent is
payable . - adverb Without paying rent.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adverb without paying rent
- adjective complimentary; without payment of rent
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Examples
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So when Mr. Dominguez offered her the chance for a rent-free storefront in early November, Ms. Ellen jumped at it.
Oakland Seeks a Lift From Pop-Ups Lauren Rudser 2012
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Even if we get rent-free temporary housing, we will still have to pay electricity and gas bills, and buy food, says Sato, 27.
Soy sauce company symbolises Japan's determination after the tsunami 2011
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Everett Collection If Frank Abagnale — the con man played by Leonardo DiCaprio (above) in the film "Catch Me If You Can" — were operating today, he'd probably be living rent-free in a super-luxury high-rise in Miami.
The Great Mortgage Mystery Brett Arends 2010
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Ms. Keeser 's attorneys also say they have a buyer who has agreed to pay $19.35 million for the property and would allow the museum to continue to operate, rent-free, until the end of 2011, according to documents submitted to the Manhattan bankruptcy court.
Chelsea Art Museum Could Close Craig Karmin 2010
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However, with a development of four years and average rent-free periods offered at around two years, the two developments are unlikely to produce income until 2016, he said.
London Skyscrapers to Resume Climb Anita Likus 2010
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If Frank Abagnale — the con man played by Leonardo DiCaprio in the film "Catch Me If You Can" — were operating today, he'd probably be living rent-free in a super-luxury high-rise in Miami.
The Great Mortgage Mystery Brett Arends 2010
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But McMillan told The New York Times he had been living rent-free for over a decade, thanks to generous landlords.
Jimmy McMillan's Sudden Stardom: NY Gov Candidate Rises AP 2010
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But McMillan told The New York Times he had been living rent-free for over a decade, thanks to generous landlords.
Jimmy McMillan's Sudden Stardom: NY Gov Candidate Rises AP 2010
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In many cases they may get to live in the home rent-free for months, even years, until the bank gets around to seizing it.
The Great Mortgage Mystery Brett Arends 2010
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Why can't borrowers who are essentially living rent-free just get back on track?
Understanding the Foreclosure Debacle Ruth Simon 2010
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