Freehold
/ˈfriːhoʊld/
Definitions
- (n.) An interest in land or property held in fee simple, providing indefinite ownership without feudal duties.
She owns the house with full freehold rights.
Forms
- freeholds
Related terms
Commentary
Freehold denotes perpetual ownership, contrasting with leasehold, which is limited in duration.
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