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subinfeudation

sub·in·feu·da·tion
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [suhb-in-fyoo-dey-shuh n]
    • /ˌsʌb ɪn fyuˈdeɪ ʃən/
    • /sˌʌbɪnfjuːdˈeɪʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [suhb-in-fyoo-dey-shuh n]
    • /ˌsʌb ɪn fyuˈdeɪ ʃən/

Definitions of subinfeudation word

  • noun subinfeudation the granting of a portion of an estate by a feudal tenant to a subtenant, held from the tenant on terms similar to those of the grant to the tenant. 1
  • noun subinfeudation the tenure established. 1
  • noun subinfeudation the estate or fief so created. 1
  • noun subinfeudation (in feudal society) the granting of land by a vassal to another man who became his vassal 0
  • noun subinfeudation the tenure or relationship so established 0
  • noun subinfeudation the transfer of feudal lands by a vassal lord to a subtenant with all the privileges and responsibilities falling to the new holder 0
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Origin of subinfeudation

First appearance:

before 1720
One of the 49% newest English words
1720-30; sub- + infeudation enfeoffment < Medieval Latin infeudātiōn-, s. of infeudātiō (see in-2, feud2, -ation)

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Parts of speech for Subinfeudation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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subinfeudation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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