Freehold

By Deane Barker • •

To own land permanently. This refers solely in immovable property – literally land, not the structures on it. To have “freehold” title to land, means you hold it free of any liens or mortgages.

Why I Looked It Up

It came up in The Ascent of Money. Freehold property rights have been cited as a key driver of economic growth.

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