Rodney Frelinghuysen

I have supported the equal rights amendment since I was a freeholder. You won't find many people who can say that. I'm very proud of it.

American Politician

The term implies pride in ownership, as the property is owned outright without debt.

Emphasizes the difference between renting and owning, highlighting the full ownership aspect.

Owning as a freeholder means being responsible for all maintenance and repairs.

In the political context, a freeholder's role is specific to certain U.S. states, not federal.

It refers to someone involved in local rather than national government activities.

Highlighting the freeholder's role in county-level oversight and decision-making.