[f. FORE- pref. + GIFT.] Law. ‘A premium for a lease’ (Wharton, 1867).
1744. in N. Riding Rec., VIII. 109. I believe a fine or foregift was paid to the late Lady Stapleton upon her granting each of the aforesaid leases.
1845. Stephen, Comm. Laws Eng. (1874), II. 737. That no fine or foregift be taken for the lease.
1881. Law Rep., Chancery Div., XVI. 598. There was reserved on every demise under the power the best yearly rent without taking any fine, premium, or foregift, beyond covenants to rebuild or extensively repair.
