Allodiality

/ˌælədiˈælɪti/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being allodial; absolute ownership of land without feudal restrictions.

Etymology

From allodial + -ity (quality of). This abstract noun developed in legal terminology as scholars needed to discuss the fundamental nature of free land ownership in contrast to feudal tenure.

Kelly Says

The concept of allodiality represents a shift in how humans think about ownership itself—moving from 'you hold this land from me' to 'you own this land completely'—one of the most important transformations in property law.

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