alodification

noun

alod·​i·​fi·​ca·​tion

variants or allodification

əˌlädəfə̇ˈkāshən,

(ˌ)aˌl-

plural -s

: the change in the title to lands from feudal tenure to complete ownership

Word History

Etymology

alodium, allodium + -fication

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

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