infeudation Synonyms

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infeudation Meaning

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The act of putting one in possession of an estate in fee.

The granting of tithes to laymen.

The king granted infeudation of the manor to his loyal vassal, conferring upon him rights and obligations to the land.
The infeudation process established a hierarchical system of land ownership, with lords holding fealty to their superiors.
The infeudation of vast territories led to the emergence of powerful feudal lords who challenged the authority of the king.
Feudal infeudation bound serfs to the land and limited their freedom of movement and occupation.
The practice of infeudation spread throughout Europe, giving rise to a complex network of vassalage and feudal obligations.
The Norman Conquest of England resulted in a widespread infeudation of Anglo-Saxon lands, displacing many landowners.
The Magna Carta placed limits on the king's power of infeudation, ensuring that feudal obligations were clearly defined and just.
The rise of centralized monarchies gradually eroded the system of feudal infeudation, with kings asserting greater control over land ownership.
The remnants of feudal infeudation can still be seen in some legal and social customs that trace their origins to medieval fiefdoms.
The study of infeudation provides insights into the development of land tenure, social hierarchy, and political power throughout history.

The act of putting one in possession of an estate in fee., The granting of tithes to laymen.

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The king granted infeudation of the manor to his loyal vassal, conferring upon him rights and obligations to the land.

The infeudation process established a hierarchical system of land ownership, with lords holding fealty to their superiors.

The infeudation of vast territories led to the emergence of powerful feudal lords who challenged the authority of the king.

Feudal infeudation bound serfs to the land and limited their freedom of movement and occupation.