freehold

¹

[ free-hohld ]

1. an estate in land, inherited or held for life.

noun

1. a form of tenure by which an estate is held in fee simple, fee tail, or for life.

adjective

1. pertaining to, of the nature of, or held by freehold.

Freehold

²

[ free-hohld ]

noun

1. a town in E New Jersey: battle of Monmouth courthouse 1778.

freehold

/ ˈfriːˌhəʊld /

noun

1. 1. tenure by which land is held in fee simple, fee tail, or for life
   2. an estate held by such tenure

adjective

1. relating to or having the nature of freehold

Word History and Origins

Origin of freehold¹

1375–1425; late Middle English frehold ( free, hold ¹ ); translation of Anglo-French franc tenement ( frank ¹, tenement )

Example Sentences

Under the English and Welsh legal system, the freehold is now subject to an unusual and ancient process known as "escheat".

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People may extend their lease or buy the freehold, but this has been complicated, expensive, and involved legal fees.

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Reforms to leasehold and freehold became law on Friday - one of the last pieces of legislation to make it through Parliament before it was shut down for the general election.

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This new law aims to make it cheaper and easier for more people to extend their lease, buy their freehold and take over management of their building.

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Reforms to leasehold and freehold in England and Wales have become law – but without a promised cap on ground rents.

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• orchard
• pasture
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