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copyhold
[ kop-ee-hohld ]
/ ˈkɒp iˌhoʊld /
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noun
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British Dictionary definitions for copyhold
copyhold
/ (ˈkɒpɪˌhəʊld) /
noun law (formerly)
- a tenure less than freehold of land in England evidenced by a copy of the Court roll
- land held in this way
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