1 Bake the tart until the crust is brown on the edges and pears are tender, about 45 minutes. 2  Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring the remaining 1/3 cup sugar, reserved pear slices, and 1/3 cup of water to a boil. 3  Reduce heat to maintain a steady simmer and cook, undisturbed, until the syrup thickens, about 10 minutes.
lease. n. 1. A contract granting use or occupation of property during a specified period in exchange for a specified rent or other form of payment. 2. The term or duration of such a contract. tr.v. leased, leasÂ·ing, leasÂ·es. 1. To grant use or occupation of under the terms of a contract. 2. To get or hold by such a contract.
Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Leasing. Leasing is a process by which a firm can obtain the use of a certain fixed assets for which it must pay a series of contractual, periodic, tax deductible payments. The lessee is the receiver of the services or the assets under the lease contract and the lessor is the owner of the assets.