Simple English definitions for legal terms
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Hold: To have something that belongs to you in a legal way. It can also mean a court making a decision based on the law, or to organize something according to the rules. Holding can also mean keeping something in custody or having an estate on the condition of paying rent or performing a service. It can also refer to someone who is in charge of something or has a certain position.
hold, n. An old-fashioned word used in England to describe the way someone owns or possesses something. It is often used with other words like "freehold" or "leasehold."
hold, vb.
The examples illustrate how "hold" can be used in different ways, such as owning something, conducting something, or being in possession of something. For example, Sarah legally owns the account, and Judge Brown conducts court four days a week.