freeholder
Americannoun
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the owner of a freehold.
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(in some U.S. counties) a registered voter who owns local property and has been a local resident for a specified length of time.
noun
Etymology
Origin of freeholder
1325–75; Middle English freholder ( see free, holder); translation of Anglo-French fraunc tenaunt ( see frank 1, tenant)
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Rendall & Rittner said discussions with the freeholder and energy supplier were "continuing urgently", but it could not currently confirm when heating and hot water would be restored.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
Rendell & Ritter added: "Our immediate priority is to support residents and to work with the freeholder and energy supplier to have the gas supply reinstated as quickly as possible."
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
Since the fire, Allchurch said the freeholder of the building had been "nowhere to be seen" and described the situation as "poor".
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Williams blames the freeholder for underinsuring the building.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
I told him he had been longest an inhabitant and freeholder and I expected he would set a good example by departing thence.
From Stage-coach and Tavern Days by Alice Morse Earle
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