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freehold

|free/hold|

🇺🇸

/ˈfriːˌhoʊld/

🇬🇧

/ˈfriːˌhəʊld/

land ownership

Etymology

Etymology Information

'freehold' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'frehold,' where 'fre' meant 'free' and 'hold' meant 'possession.'

Historical Evolution

'frehold' transformed into the modern English word 'freehold' through the influence of legal terminology.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a free possession,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an estate in land.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

an estate in land, inherited or held for life, where the owner has the right to use and dispose of the property as they see fit.

He owns the freehold of the property.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39