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alodiality

|a-lo-di-al-i-ty|

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/əˌloʊdiˈælɪti/

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/əˌləʊdiˈælɪti/

absolute land ownership

Etymology
Etymology Information

'alodiality' originates from Medieval Latin, specifically the word 'alodium,' where 'al-' meant 'all' and 'odium' meant 'property.'

Historical Evolution

'alodium' transformed into the English word 'alodiality' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'absolute ownership of land,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the state or condition of being alodial, referring to land ownership that is free from any rent, service, or acknowledgment to a superior.

The concept of alodiality was significant in medieval land tenure systems.

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Last updated: 2025/07/01 23:36