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freehold
[ free-hohld ]
/ ˈfriˌhoʊld /
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an estate in land, inherited or held for life.
noun
a form of tenure by which an estate is held in fee simple, fee tail, or for life.
adjective
pertaining to, of the nature of, or held by freehold.
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Other definitions for freehold (2 of 2)
Freehold
[ free-hohld ]
/ ˈfriˌhoʊld /
noun
a town in E New Jersey: battle of Monmouth courthouse 1778.
Formerly Monmouth.
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British Dictionary definitions for freehold
freehold
/ (ˈfriːˌhəʊld) property law /
noun
- tenure by which land is held in fee simple, fee tail, or for life
- an estate held by such tenure
adjective
relating to or having the nature of freehold
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