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Definition

The unqualified and unrestricted ownership of an estate in land; freehold tenure.

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Origins

From fee simple + absolute + in + possession.

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Also Said As

  • freehold
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Related Idioms

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term of years absolute

The lease under which that estate in land is held.

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in fee

Of an estate in land, inherited or owned by one who has the absolute r…

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term of years determinable

The lease under which that estate in land was held.

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exchange of contracts

The point or stage at which a conveyancing contract comes into existen…

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exchange contracts

To formally contract to purchase, sell or otherwise be party to a disp…

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term of years

The lease under which that estate in land is held.
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