alodification

noun

alod·​i·​fi·​ca·​tion
variants or allodification
əˌlädəfə̇ˈkāshən,
(ˌ)aˌl-
plural -s
: the change in the title to lands from feudal tenure to complete ownership

Word History

Etymology

alodium, allodium + -fication

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of alodification was in 1829

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“Alodification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alodification. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

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