enfeoffment

noun — 3 senses

enfeoffment

noun

/ɪnˈfiːfmənt/ · /ɪnˈfɛfmənt/

Etymology From enfeoff + -ment.

1

Law Common The act or process of transferring possession and ownership of an estate in land.

2

Law Common The property or estate so transferred.

3

Law Common The instrument or deed by which one obtains such property or estate.

Synonyms
feoffment

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