designating a lease for three lives (see life, n. phrases 2c) such that all three of the named persons are still living; relating to or held by…

Of land in Bengal and some other parts of India: held on a permanent tenure in return for the payment of a certain rent.

Of land or property: that has been sub-rented.

spec. Of an inn or public house: Of which the tenant is bound to take his liquor from a particular brewing firm (which usually owns the house), hence…

Not tied, in various senses.