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An estate In land or other real property, of uncertain duration; that is, either of inheritance or which may possibly last for the life of the tenant at the least, (as distinguished from a leasehold;) and held by a free tenure, (as distinguished from copyhold or villeinage.) Nevitt v. Woodburn, 175 111. 376, 51 N. E. 593; Railroad Co. v. Hemphill, 35 Miss. 22; Nellis v. Munson, … [Read more...] about FREEHOLD

A free-surety, or free-pledge. Spelman. See FRANK-PLEDGE. … [Read more...] about FREOBORGH

Also referred to as a fee simple or fee simple absolute in possession. Refers to an estate held indefinitely by a rightful owner. … [Read more...] about FREEHOLD ESTATE

Continuous, repeated. To visit often; to resort to often or habitually. A continual usage is of great effect to establish a right. … [Read more...] about FREQUENT

In Roman law. One who was set free from a state of bondage; an emancipated slave. The word is used in the same sense in the United States, respecting negroes who were formerly slaves. Fairfield v. Lawson, 50 Conn. 513, 47 Am. Rep. 669; Davenport v. Caldwell, 10 S. C. 333. … [Read more...] about FREEDMAN