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subinfeudatory

American  
[suhb-in-fyoo-duh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ˌsʌb ɪnˈfyu dəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /

noun

plural

subinfeudatories

  1. a person who holds by subinfeudation.

subinfeudatory British  
/ ˌsʌbɪnˈfjuːdətərɪ, -trɪ /

noun

  1. a man who held his fief by a subinfeudation

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adjective

  1. of or relating to subinfeudation

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Etymology

Origin of subinfeudatory

First recorded in 1885–90; subinfeudat(ion) + -ory 1

Example Sentences

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The earl subsequently forfeited his English possessions and Nigel Fossard, his subinfeudatory, came to be acknowledged tenant of the crown.

From Project Gutenberg

If the subinfeudatory lord alienated, it would operate as a forfeiture to the person in immediate reversion.

From Project Gutenberg

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