freehold
adjective/ˈfriːhoʊld/
Frequency rank: #14,066 most common English word
Meaning
Permanent and absolute ownership of land or property, with no time limit.
Example sentence
After years of renting, she finally purchased freehold property that she could pass on to her children.
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