feoffment

noun

feoff·ment ˈfef-mənt

ˈfēf-

: the granting of a fee

Etymology

Middle English feffement, from Anglo-French, from feffer, feoffer to invest with a fee, from fieu, fé fee

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of feoffment was in the 14th century

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“Feoffment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feoffment. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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feoffment

noun

feoff·ment ˈfef-mənt, ˈfēf-

: the historical method of granting a freehold estate in land by actual delivery of possession originally by livery of seisin

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