option to purchase

option to purchase
A contract by which the owner of property agrees with another person that the latter shall have a right to buy the property at a fixed price within a certain time. 17 Am J2d Contr § 32; 46 Am J1st Sales § 56. The familiar provision in a lease, conferring upon the lessee the option to purchase the demised premises, it being supported, so far as consideration is concerned, by the payment of the reserved rent, so that it cannot be withdrawn by the lessor during the period specified for its continuance, and may be enforced specifically. 32 Am J1st L & T § 299.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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