subinfeudatory

[ suhb-in-fyoo-duh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]

noun

, plural sub·in·feu·da·to·ries.

1. a person who holds by subinfeudation.

subinfeudatory

/ ˌsʌbɪnˈfjuːdətərɪ; -trɪ /

noun

1. a man who held his fief by a subinfeudation

adjective

1. of or relating to subinfeudation

Word History and Origins

Origin of subinfeudatory¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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