crownland

/ˈkraʊnˌlænd/

Definitions

1. noun

land held by the monarch as a symbol of their sovereignty, often with the right to collect taxes or exercise other forms of authority.

“The crownland was granted to the king’s loyal subject in recognition of their service to the crown.”

Synonyms

  • feudal domain
  • manor

Antonyms

  • common land
  • private land