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leaseman

leaseman

8.2
A person who arranges and manages agreements letting companies use land for oil or mineral rights
  • noun
  • /ˈliːzəˌmæn/
  • Archaic
translation icon : negociador de arrendamientos
  • The leaseman negotiated a favorable contract for the oil company.

Examples

  • Many leasemen work in the Texas oil fields.

  • Several experienced leasemen attended the industry conference last month.

  • As a leaseman, she traveled frequently to meet with landowners.

  • The leaseman negotiated a favorable contract for the oil company.

  • The leaseman secured exclusive drilling rights on the land after lengthy negotiations.

  • As a skilled leaseman, he ensured that all contracts were beneficial for both the landowners and the exploration companies.

  • During the meeting, the leaseman explained the terms of the mineral lease to the interested parties.

Synonyms

bargainer
vsleaseman
1 3.7

A person who talks with others to get better terms

specializes in arranging leases for mineral or oil rights rather than general deals
landman
vsleaseman
  • Jargon
8.2

A person who negotiates land and mineral rights for oil or gas companies

focuses specifically on arranging leases for mineral or oil rights

Surface Forms

leaseman singular
leasemen plural

Morphology

leaseman = lease + man (transparent) = lease + man

Composed of 'lease' + 'man' indicating a person dealing with leases; the occupational sense is predictable from the parts.

Etymology

Leaseman comes from lease and man, with lease meaning 'to let' or 'to rent'. That's why a leaseman can also be someone who negotiates or manages leases, for example for oil or mineral rights, because the word names a person who deals with leases.