subinfeudation Meaning, Definition & Usage

Sub*in`feu*da"tion noun
Definitions
  1. (Law) (a) The granting of lands by inferior lords to their dependents, to be held by themselves by feudal tenure. Craig. (b) Subordinate tenancy; undertenancy.
    The widow is immediate tenant to the heir, by a kind of subinfeudation, or undertenancy. Blackstone.

Webster 1913