hold

hold, n. Archaic. In England, tenure. • This word occurs most often in conjunction with others — for example, freehold, leasehold — and rarely in its separate form. See HOLDING(4).

hold, vb.

1. To possess by a lawful title (Sarah holds the account as her separate property).

2. (Of a court) to adjudge or decide as a matter of law (as opposed to fact) (this court thus holds the statute to be unconstitutional). Cf. FIND.

3. To direct and bring about officially; to conduct according to law (we must hold an election every two years).

4. To keep in custody or under an obligation (I will ask the judge to hold you accountable).

5. To take or have an estate from another; to have an estate on condition of paying rent or performing service (James holds Hungerstream Manor under lease).

6. To conduct or preside at; to convoke, open, and direct the operations of (Judge Brown holds court four days a week).

7. To possess or occupy; to be in possession and administration of (Jones holds the office of treasurer).

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