Manorialism
/məˈnɔːrɪəlɪzəm/
Definitions
- (n.) A medieval economic and social system in which land was held by lords who exercised legal and economic power over peasants living on their manor.
The feudal court was a key institution under manorialism.
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Commentary
Legal discussions of manorialism often emphasize the lord's jurisdictional rights and obligations rather than purely economic aspects.
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