The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Committee." A borough advisory committee.
"Freeholder." A person enjoying a continuous right of ownership and possession of real property for an indeterminate period by fee simple or life estate.
"Township." A township of the second class.
Special Provisions in Appendix. See section 4(3)(i) of Act 37 of 2014 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to continuation of prior law.