Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

agistment

noun

/əˈdʒɪst.mənt/

Definition

The act of grazing livestock on someone else’s land for a fee.

Examples

The farmer offered agistment for his cattle on the neighboring ranch during the winter months.
Finding suitable agistment for horses can be a challenge in densely populated areas.

Meaning

Agistment refers specifically to the practice where a person allows their livestock to graze on land that they do not own, often for a temporary period, in exchange for payment.