Freeholder (noun)

1. A person who owns a freehold estate or property.
2. A member of a local government, elected by freeholders, who is responsible for collecting taxes and making decisions on matters concerning the town or district.

Origin:

Late middle english: from freehold + -er.

Examples:

1. The freeholder of the property refused to sell it.
2. The freeholder was elected by the townspeople to represent them in the local government.
3. The freeholder was responsible for collecting taxes from the people in the town.
4. The freeholder was a well-respected member of the community.
5. The freeholder was in charge of making decisions on behalf of the town.