infeoffing

/ɪnˈfɛfɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act of granting a feudal estate or property to someone.
    • The infeoffing of the baron was celebrated with a grand ceremony.
    • The infeoffing required the vassal to swear an oath of loyalty.
    • Records of the infeoffing were kept in the royal archives.
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