How Do You Spell INFEOFF?

Pronunciation: [ɪnfˈiːf] (IPA)

Infeoff is a term used in medieval English law to describe the act of granting property or land to someone else. This word is pronounced /ɪnˈfiːf/, with the stress on the second syllable. 'In-' is pronounced as the short vowel sound /ɪ/, and the 'feoff' part rhymes with 'chief'. The word is derived from the Old French word enfeoffer, meaning to give someone else possession or control of something. Today, infeoff is rarely used in legal contexts, but it remains an interesting reminder of the language's historical origins.

INFEOFF Meaning and Definition

1. Infeoff is a term primarily used in feudal and property law that refers to the act of granting or transferring ownership of land or property to another person or entity by way of feudal tenure. The term is derived from the Old English word "feoff," meaning to grant or invest with land.

   When someone infeoffs another, they are essentially conveying a legal and customary interest in the property, usually in exchange for some form of service, loyalty, or rent. This arrangement establishes a feudal relationship between the grantor, known as the lord, and the grantee, often referred to as the vassal. The vassal would subsequently hold the land as a tenant, owing certain obligations and responsibilities to the lord.

   The act of infeoffment is typically documented in a written contract or charter, referred to as a feoffment deed. This legal instrument outlines the specific terms and conditions of the transaction, including the extent of the property being transferred, the obligations of the vassal, and any associated fees or rent.

   Infeoffment played a prominent role in medieval Europe, serving as a crucial mechanism through which the feudal system was established and maintained. While less common in modern times, the term continues to hold significance in legal and historical discussions surrounding feudalism and land tenure systems.

2. See Enfeoff.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for INFEOFF

• jnfeoff
• knfeoff
• onfeoff
• 9nfeoff
• 8nfeoff
• ibfeoff
• imfeoff
• ijfeoff
• ihfeoff
• indeoff
• inceoff
• inveoff
• ingeoff
• inteoff
• inreoff
• infwoff
• infsoff
• infdoff
• infroff

Etymology of INFEOFF

The word "infeoff" is derived from Middle English "enfeoffen", which is a combination of the prefix "en-" or "in-" meaning "into" or "in" and the Old English word "feoffen" meaning "to give possession of land" or "to grant".

The term "feoff" comes from Medieval Latin "feodum", which means "fief" or "land granted by a feudal lord in return for services". It traces its origins to Frankish "fehu" meaning "cattle" or "wealth", which eventually evolved into the term for land ownership and feudal rights.

Through the process of word evolution and adaptation, "infeoff" developed as a term used in medieval English law to signify the transfer of property or the granting of land tenure to another individual.

Similar spelling words for INFEOFF

• ANVAF,
• ANOVF,
• ANPHF,
• ANVIF,
• ENEVF,
• AONVF,
• INFOF,
• ANVOF,
• anfavea,
• INVEV,
• AENVF,
• invivo,
• AUNVF,
• unfave,
• UNVWV,
• ONVF,
• ONAVF,
• Enfeoff,
• inviewof,
• in vivo,
• ANFOVI,
• INFPH.