infeudation Meaning, Definition & Usage

In`feu*da"tion noun

Etymology

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

Definitions

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.