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Dominion directum

CategoryD
TitleDominion directum
DetailsThe qualified ownership of a landlord, not having possession or use of property but retaining ownership. Used in feudal English land systems to describe the King's ownership of all the land, even though most of it was lent out to lords for their exclusive use and enjoyment.
Created OnApril 23, 2011, 4:52 PM
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