sub·in·feu·da·tion (s b  n-fy -d  sh n)n. 1. The sublease of a portion of a feudal estate by a vassal to a subtenant who pays fealty to the vassal. 2. The lands so leased. sub in·feuda·tory (-fyd-tôr , -t r) adj. |
subinfeudation [ˌsʌbɪnfjʊˈdeɪʃən]
n
1. (Historical Terms) (in feudal society) the granting of land by a vassal to another man who became his vassal
2. (Historical Terms) the tenure or relationship so established
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