Vocabulary Entry

enfeoffment

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noun

The act or process of granting a feoff, which is a piece of land or estate held on condition of providing services to the lord.

Example Sentences

"The enfeoffment of the knight was celebrated with a grand ceremony."

"After the enfeoffment, he was obliged to serve in battles for his lord."

"Legal disputes often arose over the terms of the enfeoffment agreement."