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Term: enfeoff

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To grant or bestow a feudal estate or land to a vassal.

Example sentence 1: The king decided to enfeoff his loyal general with a vast territory as a reward for his service.

Example sentence 2: The nobleman enfeoffed his eldest son with the family estate, ensuring the continuation of their lineage.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A feudal estate or land granted to a vassal.

Example sentence 1: The vassal faithfully managed his enfeoff, ensuring the prosperity of the land and the well-being of its inhabitants.

Example sentence 2: The enfeoff was a symbol of the bond between the lord and his vassal, representing both power and obligation.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 2: To invest someone with a right, title, or privilege.

Example sentence 1: The senior partner decided to enfeoff the young associate with the responsibility of handling important client accounts.

Example sentence 2: The board of directors unanimously voted to enfeoff the CEO with the authority to make executive decisions on behalf of the company.

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