freeholder
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- noun
- /ˈfriːˌhoʊldər/
- UK
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propietario de la propiedad plena
- As a freeholder, she takes pride in maintaining her property and contributing to neighborhood decisions.
- the number of freeholders
- small freeholders
Examples
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The council held a meeting to discuss regulations that affect local freeholders in the community.
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All we need are Ocean County voters at the next freeholder meeting.
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We will also vote for Sheriff and two Ocean County Freeholder seats.
Blog text (28) -
The board of freeholders is proud of our excellent police force.
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All three matters are expected to come up at Wednesday's freeholder board meeting.
Blog text (10) -
He was just elected freeholder.
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Only freeholders were eligible to serve as jurors.
Academic text (2009) -
Juries used to be composed, in most colonies at least, of freeholders, meaning property distinctions were reflected in juries.
Blog text (15) -
Acts authorizing vestry elections typically called on "the freeholders and housekeepers" to choose "twelve of the most able and discreet persons of their respective parishes."
Academic text (1996) -
The freeholders voted unanimously to approve the new park development plan beneficial to all residents.
Synonyms
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1.0
A person who legally has something like a house or business
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2.5
A person who has land, often a large area in the countryside
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A person who owns a business or building
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3.5
A person who owns land or a building and is responsible for its care
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4.1
A person who owns property like a farm or house
A person or organization that legally owns property such as a house
A person who owns a business or property
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word freeholder comes from free meaning 'not bound' and hold (seen in holder) meaning 'to keep' or 'have'. So, a freeholder today is someone who owns land outright and is not tied to a lease.