freehold
/f ˈri ˌhoʊld/
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Definition(s):
- (n) an estate held in fee simple or for life
- (n) tenure by which land is held in fee simple or for life
Usage(s):
- Most other freehold farmers in Queensland worked the same way.
- Most other freehold farmers in Queensland worked the same way.
- As the old freehold farming class lost its lands to the big owners of the latifundia, the productivity of the soil decreased.
Quotes
- "It's not about, I don't believe, compensation. It's not about freehold title, but is about their mana being restored," Key said.on Jul 6, 2009 By: John Key Source: Stuff.co.nz
- "Given my relationship with the landlord, it's very, very difficult to negotiate a deal," said Jordan. "I have used the structure - unbeknown to Ron, I suspect - to purchase the freehold, which we exchanged on Friday last week. It now puts me...on Oct 10, 2006 By: Simon Jordan Source: guardian.co.uk
- "The majority of our estate is freehold, which provides us with a considerable degree of operational flexibility. We believe that owning our own properties is essential if we are to remain competitive and deliver sustainable growth," said Morrison.on May 24, 2007 By: Sir Ken Morrison Source: Retail Week (subscription)
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