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freehold
1[ free-hohld ]
- 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.
Freehold
2[ free-hohld ]
noun
- a town in E New Jersey: battle of Monmouth courthouse 1778.
freehold
/ ˈfriːˌhəʊld /
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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We would do well to remember he doesn't possess the freehold.
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The mines secured are freehold property, and with one exception are unencumbered by tribute or native partners.
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It was through his exertions that Gilgal stood proudly upon its own freehold, and that it possessed actual cash at the bank.
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Yes, Captain Huddy's body was carried to Freehold and buried with the honors of war.
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They were not allowed to possess freehold estates in land, and even as to leaseholds they were seriously restricted.
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In both England and Ireland at that time a forty-shilling freehold gave a vote.
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