manorship

Example:The estate was passed down through generations of the same family.

Definition:A tract of land with buildings and other facilities, usually owned by an individual or legal entity, and often associated with manorial systems.

Example:The seignory remained a source of economic power for the lord and his family.

Definition:A feudal holding under which a lord possessed certain legal and economic rights over a particular territory, similar to a manor.

Example:The feudal holding was key to the local lord's profitability and control.

Definition:A piece of land held by permission from a feudal lord, often involving obligations such as agricultural work or military service.