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subinfeudatory
[ suhb-in-fyoo-duh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]
subinfeudatory
/ ˌsʌbɪnˈfjuːdətərɪ; -trɪ /
noun
- a man who held his fief by a subinfeudation
adjective
- of or relating to subinfeudation
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Word History and Origins
Origin of subinfeudatory1
First recorded in 1885–90; subinfeudat(ion) + -ory 1
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Example Sentences
The earl subsequently forfeited his English possessions and Nigel Fossard, his subinfeudatory, came to be acknowledged tenant of the crown.
From Project Gutenberg
If the subinfeudatory lord alienated, it would operate as a forfeiture to the person in immediate reversion.
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