subfeudation
(sʌbfjuːˈdeɪʃən)
[f. sub- 9 + feudation, after subfeu n.]
The action or practice of granting subfeus; subinfeudation.
| 1681 Stair Inst. Law Scot. i. xxi. 419 It is much debated..whether by Sub-feudation, Recognition be incurred, or whether it be comprehended under alienation. 1835 Tomlin's Law Dict. s.v. Tenure, Very early they became hereditary, and that as soon as they did so, they led to the practice of sub-feudation. 1839 Penny Cycl. XIV. 105/1 Owing to the extensive system of subfeudation, or subtenure [in North Italy]. |