Definitions

1. noun

A type of feudal tenure in which a serjeant held land directly from the king, requiring military service.

“The medieval historian studied the complex system of serjeanty, which governed land ownership in the kingdom.”

2. noun

A right or privilege granted to a serjeant, often in the form of a grant of land or other benefits.

“The serjeanty was a valuable right, granting the holder protection and immunity from prosecution.”