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| Leggy
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This is tall and spindly growth, not usual to the growth habit of the plant. It is seen because of the lack of light. |
| Legume
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A plant whose roots form an association with soil borne bacteria that can capture atmospheric nitrogen. A good example of this are soybeans. |
| Lender
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The loaner of money, at a particular interest rate, which can be a mortgage company, bank, private person, etc. |
| Lender participation
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Mortgage that allows the lender to share in part of the income or resale proceeds. Also referred to as Participation Mortgage. |
| Lending agreement
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Contract in which a borrower agrees to terms of a loan, which include payment dates, interest rate, total cost of the loan and late payment fees. |
| Length
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A unit of measure consisting of the linear dimension of an object. |
| Lens
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A piece of glass or transparent material with two curved surfaces, or one plane and one curved, regularly bringing together or spreading rays of light passing through it, to provide focus or magnification. |
| Lessee
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The person to whom a property is rented under a lease. A tenant. |
| Lessor
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The person who rents the property to another under a lease. A landlord. |
| Let
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To rent a property to a tenant. Alternately, awarding of a contract to the bidder for the property with the best offer. |
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