Censive

/ˈsɛnsɪv/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or subject to a fixed annual payment or tax on property.

Etymology

From French 'censive,' derived from Latin 'census' (assessment/tax), describing land held under obligation of annual payment.

Kelly Says

'Censive' land in medieval France created a permanent underclass—even if you owned your plot, you could never fully own it because the annual tax obligation followed the land forever, not the person.

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