freehold

/ˈfriːhɒld/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of property tenure where the owner holds the land free from any superior title, typically without any obligation to pay rent or make annual payments to a lord or landlord

“The couple purchased a freehold home with a large garden and a private parking lot.”

Synonyms

  • allodial
  • fee simple
  • land ownership

Antonyms

  • leasehold
  • rental property