infangthef

/ɪnˈfæŋθɛf/

Definitions

1. noun

A feudal right to take property or goods from a person who had committed a crime or been guilty of a misdemeanor.

“In medieval England, the lord’s right of infangthef was a powerful tool for maintaining order and discipline within the community.”

Synonyms

  • confiscation
  • seizure

Antonyms

  • liberation
  • release