jaghire

dʒɑːɡɪri

Definitions

1. noun

A form of land tenure in which the landowner grants the right to use and exploit the land in exchange for a share of the crops or other produce.

“The village was governed under a system of jaghire, where the landowners would provide protection and infrastructure in exchange for a portion of the harvest.”

Synonyms

  • landlord-tenant
  • sharecropping

Antonyms

  • absolute control
  • ownership