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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Ground rents were abolished for most new residential leasehold properties in England and Wales in 2022 under the previous Conservative government, but remained for existing leasehold homes.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
However, Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has said the ban on the sale of new leasehold flats is unlikely to come into force until after the next election.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
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
You were a sailor of the port of Vannes, your father told me; other members of your family were vassals of the domain of Mezlean, and leasehold peasants of Karnak.
From The Blacksmith's Hammer, or The Peasant Code A Tale of the Grand Monarch by Sue, Eug?ne
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