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Transportation Glossary
Term Description

True Lease

Vehicles leased in a manner so that the lessee does not acquire the capital appreciation of the vehicles as lease payments are made. However, a true lessee may include an option to buy the vehicle after the term of the lease at the depreciated value or at a prearranged dollar amount.

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