copyhold

(ˈkɒpɪˌhəʊld)

(formerly) n

(Law)

a. a tenure less than freehold of land in England evidenced by a copy of the Court roll

b. land held in this way

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cop•y•hold

(ˈkɒp iˌhoʊld)

n.

1. (formerly) a type of ownership of land in England, evidenced by a copy of the manor roll establishing the title.

2. an estate held in copyhold.

[1400–50]

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copyhold - a medieval form of land tenure in England; a copyhold was a parcel of land granted to a peasant by the lord of the manor in return for agricultural services

land tenure, tenure - the right to hold property; part of an ancient hierarchical system of holding lands

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