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infeudation

British  
/ ˌɪnfjʊˈdeɪʃən /

noun

    1. the act of putting a vassal in possession of a fief

    2. the deed conferring such possession

    3. the consequent relationship of lord and vassal

  2. the granting of tithes to laymen

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