Serjeanty
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɑːdʒənti/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Serjeanty is a noun meaning (law, historical) A land tenure in which a tenant provided his liege with some kind of personal service, as opposed to nonpersonal service, such as paying tax (socage).
Meaning
(law, historical) A land tenure in which a tenant provided his liege with some kind of personal service, as opposed to nonpersonal service, such as paying tax (socage).
Example Sentences
The manor of Scrivelsby in England, has since the Middle Ages, been held by the Marmion family in grand serjeanty in exchange for their service as King's or Queen's Champion.
Word Forms
- serjeanties
- sergeanty
- sergeantry
- serjanty
- serjeantry
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ward, chivalry, honor, tenant, fief, seignory.
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