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fee simple absolute in possession

idiom
Meaning

The unqualified and unrestricted ownership of an estate in land; freehold tenure.


Origin

disputed origin

From fee simple + absolute + in + possession.

Examples
SIMPLE

She holds the land in fee simple absolute in possession.

CONTEXTUAL

After the legal transfer was complete, he finally owned the property in fee simple absolute in possession.

COMPLEX

The deed confirms that the buyer holds the estate in fee simple absolute in possession, granting them total control over the land without any future restrictions.

Anchors to
Related idioms2entries
  1. 01

    simple as kiss your hand

    Very easy.

  2. 02

    term of years absolute

    The lease under which that estate in land is held.

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