Alodial

/əˈloʊdiəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or describing land held in absolute ownership without feudal obligations; freehold in nature.

Etymology

From 'alodia' plus the adjective suffix '-al,' creating the adjectival form used to describe land or property that is absolutely owned.

Kelly Says

The struggle between 'alodial' (absolute ownership) and feudal land rights shaped European history—different regions favored different systems, and this disagreement caused centuries of legal conflict!

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