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