Definition

A type of land or property that is owned completely and not subject to any rent or service to a superior.

Example

The farmer inherited an allodium from his ancestors, allowing him to cultivate the land without any feudal obligations.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of allodium in land ownership?

Yeah, it's interesting how it means freehold land, right?

Exactly! It’s like owning property without any obligations.

I find that concept really fascinating; it seems so liberating.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Allodium is derived from the Latin word 'allodium' (meaning freehold property or land owned without any feudal obligations). The term combines 'a-' (meaning without) and 'lodium' (meaning a place or holding). Thus, allodium refers to land that is owned outright, free from any feudal ties or obligations.

Memory Tip

Think of 'without' ('a-') any 'holding' ('lodium') to remember that allodium means land owned free of feudal duties.

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