freehold

🇺🇸 /ˈfriːhəʊld/ 🇬🇧 /ˈfriːhəʊld/
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noun
R

the ownership of a building or land without a time limit

The couple decided to buy a freehold property to have full control over their home.

adverb
R

with full ownership rights without time limit

They bought the house freehold, which means they own it forever.

adjective
R

owned without a time limit

After years of renting, they finally bought a freehold property.

translation

n. the ownership of a building or land without a time limit
adv. with full ownership rights without time limit
adj. owned without a time limit

Word Forms

Plural freeholds