alodification
noun
alod·i·fi·ca·tion
\əˌlädəfə̇ˈkāshən, (ˌ)aˌl-\
variants: or
allodification
\əˌlädəfə̇ˈkāshən, (ˌ)aˌl-\Definition of alodification
-s
: the change in the title to lands from feudal tenure to complete ownership
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Origin and Etymology of alodification
alodium, allodium + -fication
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