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.”