enfeoff

/ɛnˈfɛɒf/

Definitions

1. verb

to grant land or a right to use land to someone in exchange for their loyalty or service

“The king enfeoffed the nobleman with a large estate in exchange for his military service.”

2. noun

the act of granting land or a right to use land to someone in exchange for their loyalty or service

“The enfeoffment of the land to the nobleman was a significant event in the kingdom’s history.”

3. noun

a grant of land or a right to use land to someone in exchange for their loyalty or service

“The enfeoffment was a charter that gave the nobleman control over the land and its resources.”

Synonyms

  • bestow
  • grant

Antonyms

  • revoke
  • withdraw