Infeudation
Pronunciation : In`feu*da"tion
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [LL. infeudatio, fr. infeudare to enfeoff: cf. F. inf?odation. See Feud a fief.]
Definition : 1. (Law)
Defn: The act of putting one in possession of an estate in fee. Sir M. Hale.
2. The granting of tithes to laymen. Blackstone.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913