infeudation

/ ˌɪnfjʊˈdeɪʃən /

noun

1. in feudal society
   1. the act of putting a vassal in possession of a fief
   2. the deed conferring such possession
   3. the consequent relationship of lord and vassal
2. the granting of tithes to laymen

Example Sentences

The influence of nepotism on sub-infeudation, in the case of ecclesiastical fiefs, is too important to be passed over.

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They are content to be annuitants on the land, and sub-infeudation has gone to incredible lengths.

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Their hold on land, too, has weakened, owing to increasing pressure of population and excessive sub-infeudation.

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The Conveyancing Act of 1874 renders any clause in a disposition against sub-infeudation null and void.

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In 1290, by another statute, Quia emptores, he forbade all new sub-infeudation.

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