1. Noun
The act or right of holding, as property, especially real estate.
2. Noun
The manner of holding lands and tenements of a superior.
3. Noun
The consideration, condition, or service which the occupier of land gives to his lord or superior for the use of his land.
4. Noun
Manner of holding, in general; as, in absolute governments, men hold their rights by a precarious tenure.
5. Noun
the right to hold property; part of an ancient hierarchical system of holding lands
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