alodial

/əˈloʊdiəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

Pertaining to or characteristic of an alod, especially a feudal holding.

“The alodial rights of the land were passed down through generations.”

2. noun

A feudal holding, especially one that is heritable and has its own courts.

“The village was part of a large alodial estate.”

Synonyms

  • feudal
  • hereditary

Antonyms

  • allodial
  • fiefdom