- (n.) The manner of holding lands and tenements of a superior.
- (n.) The act or right of holding, as property, especially real estate.
- (n.) Manner of holding, in general; as, in absolute governments, men hold their rights by a precarious tenure.
- (n.) The consideration, condition or service which the occupier of land gives to his lord or superior for the use of his land.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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