Sentences

enfeoff in a sentence

v.

Definition

To enfeoff means to grant land or property to someone in exchange for their loyalty or service, particularly in a feudal context.

Sample Sentences

  1. The king decided to enfeoff his loyal knights with vast lands to reward their service.
  2. In medieval times, it was common for lords to enfeoff vassals in exchange for military support.
  3. The process to enfeoff a noble included a ceremonial oath and the handing over of a piece of earth.
  4. After the reform, the estate was enfeoffed to the newly appointed baron, securing his loyalty to the crown.
  5. Disputes often arose over who had the right to enfeoff certain territories among the competing factions.

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