Land Tenure (Noun)
Meaning
The right to hold property; part of an ancient hierarchical system of holding lands.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The feudatory system of land tenure was abolished after the revolution, giving way to private property rights for the common people.
- In medieval Europe, the system of land tenure was highly complex and influenced social hierarchy and relationships.
- As a vassal, he was granted land tenure and sworn loyalty to his lord in exchange for military service.
- The concept of land tenure has evolved over time, from feudal obligations to modern-day property rights.
- The land tenure system in the country was reformed to allow for greater flexibility and security for small-scale farmers.