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freehold

[free-hohld] / ˈfriˌhoʊld /
NOUN
estate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
area farm parcel plantation ranch residence
STRONG
acreage demesne domain dominion grounds holdings lands territory villa
WEAK
country home country place finca quinta rural seat
NOUN
farm
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acreage estate field garden grassland homestead lawn meadow nursery orchard pasture plantation ranch
STRONG
acres arboretum claim enclosure farmstead grange holding patch soil vineyard
WEAK
demesne
NOUN
holding
Synonyms
STRONGEST
equity goods ownership property
STRONG
acreage acres assets belongings buildings capital chattels claim dominion effects estate farm home house inheritance land means plot possession premises
WEAK
possessorship proprietar
NOUN
property
Synonyms
STRONGEST
equity estate farm goods home house land ownership plot tract wealth worth
STRONG
acreage acres assets belongings buildings capital chattels claim dominion effects holdings inheritance means premises proprietary proprietorship realty resources riches substance title
WEAK
possessorship
Antonyms
STRONG
debt
NOUN
real estate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
land
WEAK
chattels real immoveables land and buildings landed property landholdings lot plat plot real property realty territory

Example Sentences

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The 1,500-acre freehold integrated industrial hub has an estimated gross development value of MYR3.5 billion over 10 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Chaunsey Marshall, in Sheffield, told the BBC she had received a letter from London-based Mr Milne, who offered her the chance to buy back the freehold at a "special" rate of £5,000 plus fees.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025

The leaseholders say they feel completely "powerless" and frustrated that individual directors or shareholders of freehold companies are not liable.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

Tom says he feels the system has worked in favour of the former freehold company and Mr Raza personally.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

“O yes,” said Wemmick, “I have got hold of it, a bit at a time. It’s a freehold, by George!”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens