What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
enfeoffment
Example
The king granted enfeoffment of the land to his loyal vassal. [enfeoffment: noun]
Example
The lord enfeoffed his son with the estate after his death. [enfeoffed: past tense verb]
fiefdom
Example
The knight's fiefdom was a small but prosperous piece of land. [fiefdom: noun]
Example
The company CEO treated the department as his personal fiefdom. [fiefdom: metaphorical usage]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Fiefdom is more commonly used than enfeoffment in modern language, especially in metaphorical usage to describe someone's excessive control over a particular area or activity.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between enfeoffment and fiefdom?
Enfeoffment is a more formal word than fiefdom, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
