Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

allodial

adjective

/əˈlɒdiəl/

Definition

A type of land ownership that is free from rent or service and is not subject to any superior landlord.

Examples

The allodial title of the estate granted complete freedom to the owner.
In some regions, allodial land ownership is a historical concept that still influences modern property laws.

Meaning

Allodial refers to a system of property ownership in which land is owned outright without any obligation to pay rent or allegiance to a higher authority, such as a feudal lord.