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leasehold

Syllabification: (lease·hold)
Pronunciation: /ˈlēsˌhōld/

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Definition of leasehold

noun

  • the holding of property by lease:a form of leasehold [as modifier]:leasehold premisesOften contrasted with freehold.
  • a property held by lease.

Derivatives

leaseholder

noun

Origin:

early 18th century: from lease, on the pattern of freehold

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