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alodification

noun
alod·i·fi·ca·tion
variants: or allodification \əˌlädəfə̇ˈkāshən, (ˌ)aˌl- \
plural -s

Definition of alodification 

: the change in the title to lands from feudal tenure to complete ownership

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First Known Use of alodification

1829, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for alodification

alodium, allodium + -fication

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