Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
feu
Noun
/fjuː/
Definition
A French term used in English law to refer to a type of land tenure or estate.
Examples
- In Scotland, a feu is often granted for a long period, making it almost equivalent to ownership.
- The local authority decided to convert the feu into freehold property.
Meaning
Feu indicates a system of landholding where land is leased in exchange for a payment, often involving certain obligations to the landlord.
Synonyms
- Leasehold
- Tenure</li
- Estate
