'Infeudation' definitions:
Definition of 'Infeudation'
From: GCIDE
- Infeudation \In`feu*da"tion\, n. [LL. infeudatio, fr. infeudare to enfeoff: cf. F. inf['e]odation. See Feud a fief.] [1913 Webster]
- 1. (Law) The act of putting one in possession of an estate in fee. --Sir M. Hale. [1913 Webster]
- 2. The granting of tithes to laymen. --Blackstone. [1913 Webster]