fee simple

Definition of "fee simple"
  1. Complete ownership of real estate without any legal constraints on the ability to sell, donate, or bequeath it
How to use "fee simple" in a sentence
  1. In the will, the family home was left to the younger son in fee simple.
  2. The purchase agreement affirmed the sale of the property in fee simple.
  3. Due to fee simple rights, she had the liberty to donate her property to charity.

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