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infeudation

 
Dictionary: In·feu·da·tion

n.

[LL. infeudatio, fr. infeudare to enfeoff: cf. F. inféodation. See Feud a fief.]

1. (Law) The act of putting one in possession of an estate in fee. Sir M. Hale.

2. The granting of tithes to laymen. Blackstone.


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The act of granting a freehold estate; same as feoffment or enfeoffment.

 
 
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