noun
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land or property held under a lease
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the tenure by which such property is held
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(modifier) held under a lease
Etymology
Origin of leasehold
Example Sentences
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Overall, the committee said the government's leasehold bill "would make a significant step towards giving leasehold homeowners greater control of their buildings".
From BBC • May 26, 2026
The shift toward a greater share of leasehold in the mix will likely stir debate among investors, Jefferies analysts wrote in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Under the leasehold system, people own the right to occupy a property via a lease for a limited number of years from a freeholder.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
"It's very easy to put out glib soundbites - end leasehold - we've got a serious policy programme here," he added.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
In all these countries the method for the disposition and opening of coal mines originally owned by the Government is by granting a leasehold, and not by granting an absolute title.
From Proceedings of the Second National Conservation Congress at Saint Paul, September 5-8, 1910 by United States. National Conservation Congress
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