infeftment

/ɪnˈfɛftmənt/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of granting or conferring a right to land by feudal tenure, or the formal document expressing such a grant.

“The historical records show that the infeftment of the land was a complex process involving the king’s seal and the feudal obligations of the recipient.”

2. noun

A formal document, especially in Scotland, recording the conveyance of land or the grant of a right to land, and serving as evidence of title to the land.

“The infeftment was a vital document in the case, as it provided proof of the ownership and the rights associated with the land.”

Synonyms

  • conveyance
  • feudal tenure
  • grant
  • land grant

Antonyms

  • dispossession
  • expropriation