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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Subinfeudate, v. [Mod. L. (Sc.) subinfeudat-, p.p. stem of subinfeudare (1608 in Latham) to sub-feu. Cf. mod. Eng. subenfeudate (1839).] Of a vassal: To sub-feu, to grant (lands) to one's sub-vassal or -tenant. —1669 M. P. Brown Suppl. Decis. II 442.
An act … whereby vassals of wardlands were permitted to subinfeudate their wardlands, without the superior's consent, and yet not incur recognition
