How do you use the word "freehold" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "freehold": The family owned the land as a freehold. She inherited a freehold property from her aunt.

Freehold Meaning

/frˈiˌhoʊld/

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

adjOf a tenure or estate in land, held in fee simple absolute in possession by a proprietor; granted out of the allodial title, liable to determine only on escheat.

nounFreehold tenure.

nounReal property held by a tenure of this type.

verbTo dispense property in this way.

nameAn urban area of Werneth, Oldham, Greater Manchester, England (OS grid ref SD9104).

nameA suburb of Lancaster, Lancashire, England (OS grid ref SD4861).

nameA borough in New Jersey, United States; properly, Freehold Borough.

nameA township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States; properly, Freehold Township.

nameA hamlet in the town of Greenville, Greene County, New York, United States.

nameA township in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States.

Sentence Examples

The family owned the land as a freehold.

She inherited a freehold property from her aunt.

They bought the freehold property after saving for years.

CEFR Practice Quiz

The family owned the property as a ____, meaning they had full rights.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

The family owned the property as a ____, meaning they had complete and permanent ownership of the land.

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