Copyhold
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌkɒp.iːˈhəʊld/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Copyhold is a noun meaning (property law, historical) A former form of tenure in which the title deeds were a copy of the manorial roll.
Meaning
(property law, historical) A former form of tenure in which the title deeds were a copy of the manorial roll.
Example Sentences
[…]this quiz with all the strange old terms in it, curtilage and messuage and socage and fee simple and fee tail and feoffee and copyhold and customary freehold and mortmain and devises and lēx locī reī sitae.
Word Forms
- copyholds
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include copy, copyholding, copyholder, freehold, leasehold, tenant.
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