Subinfeudation

[sʌbinfju'deiʃәn]

Definition

(n.) The granting of lands by inferior lords to their dependents, to be held by themselves by feudal tenure.

(n.) Subordinate tenancy; undertenancy.

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Definition

n. the right enjoyed by the inferior lord in imitation of his superiors of making similar grants of portions of his land to others to be held by them as his vassals.—adjs. and ns. Subfeud′atory Subinfeud′atory.

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