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freehold

[ free-hohld ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a form of tenure by which an estate is held in fee simple, fee tail, or for life.

Freehold

[ free-hohld ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

freehold

/ ˈfriːˌhəʊld /

1. tenure by which land is held in fee simple, fee tail, or for life
2. an estate held by such tenure

1375–1425; late Middle English frehold ( free, hold ¹ ); translation of Anglo-French franc tenement ( frank ¹, tenement )

We would do well to remember he doesn't possess the freehold.

The mines secured are freehold property, and with one exception are unencumbered by tribute or native partners.

It was through his exertions that Gilgal stood proudly upon its own freehold, and that it possessed actual cash at the bank.

Yes, Captain Huddy's body was carried to Freehold and buried with the honors of war.

They were not allowed to possess freehold estates in land, and even as to leaseholds they were seriously restricted.

In both England and Ireland at that time a forty-shilling freehold gave a vote.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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