subenfeoff

/sʌbɛnˈfɛɒf/

Definitions

1. noun

A person to whom land is sub-enfeoffed, or a person to whom a grant of land is made by a tenant-in-chief as a sub-tenant.

“The sub-enfeoff was tasked with maintaining the land according to the terms of the grant.”

Synonyms

  • sublessee
  • subtenant

Antonyms

  • freeholder
  • landlord