freeholder

pronunciation

How to pronounce freeholder in British English: UK [ˈfri:həʊldə(r)]word uk audio image

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  • Noun:
    the owner of a freehold

Word Origin

freeholder (n.)
"one who owns land outright," early 15c.; see freehold.

Example

1. There was a small majority in favour but , in the event , the freeholder ruled against the plan .
2. The rules and management of the gardens are normally controlled by a committee with , perhaps , an appeal to an absentee freeholder .

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