socage

[US]/ˈsɒkɪdʒ/
[UK]/ˈsɑːkɪdʒ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a system of land tenure in medieval England where tenants paid rent but did not serve in military; the obligation of tenants to provide certain services or payments in lieu of military service
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Phrases & Collocations

socage tenure

socage land

socage rights

socage system

socage obligations

socage farm

socage duties

socage agreement

socage properties

socage lease

Example Sentences

the land was granted in socage to the farmer.

socage is a form of land tenure in medieval england.

he inherited the estate under socage conditions.

many tenants preferred socage over other forms of tenure.

the socage agreement outlined the obligations of the tenant.

socage lands required specific services in exchange for use.

understanding socage is essential for studying feudal systems.

the concept of socage has evolved over centuries.

farmers often faced challenges under socage practices.

changes in law affected the nature of socage agreements.

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