Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
enfeoff
verb
/ɛnˈfiːf/
Definition
To grant land or property to someone in exchange for loyalty or service, typically in a feudal context.
Examples
- After the battle, the king decided to enfeoff his loyal knights with lands from the conquered territory.
- In medieval times, rulers would enfeoff noblemen as a way of securing their loyalty.
- The process to enfeoff a tenant was often documented in formal agreements.
Meaning
Enfeoffing refers to the act of transferring ownership of land to a vassal, who in return pledges allegiance and service to the lord.
Synonyms
- grant
- bestow
- confer
- assign
