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Definition: A type of lease for oil and gas properties that are located on the edge of a field.
Example: An oil company leases an edge lease property to extract oil and gas from the edge of a field. The lease agreement specifies the terms and conditions, including the rent to be paid by the lessee to the lessor.
Explanation: An edge lease is a specific type of lease that applies to oil and gas properties located on the edge of a field. The lessee is granted the right to extract oil and gas from the property in exchange for rent paid to the lessor. This type of lease is common in the oil and gas industry and is used to extract resources from areas that are not part of the main field.