leasehold
noun
lease·hold
ˈlēs-ˌhōld 
1
: a tenure by lease
2
: property held by lease
leaseholder
noun
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In August, the lender foreclosed on the campus project and the park leasehold.
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Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 July 2026
That, in itself, will add value for international high-net-worth buyers, many of whom may find the concept of leasehold land ownership odd.
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Zoë Dare Hall,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
At the time, city officials said Avflight would have a 30-year leasehold.
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Dejanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
After securing a loan to buy Lipari Brothers’ inventory and leasehold interest, CBKC and Midtown Grocers met with then–City Manager Brian Platt and other officials, who repeatedly voiced support for their plan to save the grocery, the lawsuit says.
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Robert A. Cronkleton
march 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 July 2026
That, in itself, will add value for international high-net-worth buyers, many of whom may find the concept of leasehold land ownership odd.
—
Zoë Dare Hall,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
At the time, city officials said Avflight would have a 30-year leasehold.
—
Dejanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
After securing a loan to buy Lipari Brothers’ inventory and leasehold interest, CBKC and Midtown Grocers met with then–City Manager Brian Platt and other officials, who repeatedly voiced support for their plan to save the grocery, the lawsuit says.
—
Robert A. Cronkleton
march 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Leasehold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leasehold. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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leasehold
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lease·hold
ˈlēs-ˌhōld
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