enfeoffment

[US]/ˈɛnfiːfmənt/
[UK]/ˈɛnfiːfmənt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the granting of a feudal estate
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

legal enfeoffment

feudal enfeoffment

enfeoffment process

enfeoffment deed

enfeoffment rights

enfeoffment agreement

enfeoffment grant

enfeoffment terms

enfeoffment laws

Example Sentences

the king granted an enfeoffment to his loyal vassal.

enfeoffment was a common practice in medieval europe.

he received his enfeoffment after years of service.

the process of enfeoffment involved legal formalities.

enfeoffment helped establish feudal relationships.

the lord's enfeoffment of the land was contested.

enfeoffment was often accompanied by oaths of loyalty.

the enfeoffment ceremony was a grand affair.

in some cultures, enfeoffment was a rite of passage.

disputes over enfeoffment led to many conflicts.

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