allodial
Americanadjective
adjective
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(of land) held as an allodium
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(of tenure) characterized by or relating to the system of holding land in absolute ownership
the allodial system
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(of people) holding an allodium
Other Word Forms
- allodiality noun
- allodially adverb
Etymology
Origin of allodial
1650–60; < Medieval Latin allodiālis, equivalent to allōdi ( um ) allodium + -ālis -al 1
Example Sentences
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Durlach was bestowed by the emperor Frederick II. on the margrave Hermann V. of Z�hringen as an allodial possession, but afterwards came into the hands of Rudolph of Habsburg.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" by Various
He allowed all the Pope's claims, and was crowned at Rome by Innocent II., accepting the allodial possessions of Matilda of Tuscany, as a fief from the pontiff.
From Outline of Universal History by Fisher, George Park
The petty chiefs and allodial lords who everywhere grasped local sovereignty held each other in check.
From English Prose A Series of Related Essays for the Discussion and Practice by Roe, Frederick William
The emperor pardoned him and permitted him to retain his allodial property on condition of his leaving Germany for three years.
From Secret Societies of the Middle Ages by Keightley, Thomas
The allodial grant resembled the title in fee simple, the feudal grant was made on condition of future service.
From History of Human Society by Blackmar, Frank W. (Frank Wilson)
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