freeholder

[ free-hohl-der ]

/ ˈfriˌhoʊl dər /

the owner of a freehold.

(in some U.S. counties) a registered voter who owns local property and has been a local resident for a specified length of time.

Origin of freeholder

1325–75; Middle English freholder (see free, holder); translation of Anglo-French fraunc tenaunt (see frank¹, tenant)

Christie returned to his post as Freeholder to finish out his term, and then lost his reelection campaign.

This Civil War Reenactor Controls Christie’s Fate |Olivia Nuzzi |March 5, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
“The first freeholder board 20 years to cut taxes,” Christopher said.

Remembering Ma Laureys, the Mother of 10 Christie Slandered to Win His First Election |Michael Daly |January 23, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
In the midst of his success, he decided to run for assembly, even though he had not served out his first term as freeholder.

The One Who Got Away |Michael Daly |October 5, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
I was a long time in New York, and, indeed, was a freeholder of the city.

Modern Eloquence: Vol II, After-Dinner Speeches E-O |Various

It seems as if a very small sum subscribed by every freeholder would have produced more money.

The Olden Time Series, Vol. 1: Curiosities of the Old Lottery |Henry M. Brooks
I think I can see now the disappointed rascal of a freeholder when he only had his bare soil left once more.

A Few Words About the Devil |Charles Bradlaugh
In Virginia, no person can vote for representatives to Congress, unless he be a freeholder.

American Eloquence, Volume II. (of 4) |Various
The Israelitish servant, with the exception of the freeholder, completed his term in six years.

The Anti-Slavery Examiner, Omnibus |American Anti-Slavery Society

freeholder

/ (ˈfriːˌhəʊldə) /

property law a person in possession of a freehold building or estate in land