udal Definition
- 1a type of land tenure or property system in which land is owned outright, rather than being held by a feudal lord
- 2a piece of land held under this system
Using udal: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "udal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The land was held in udal by the family for generations.
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The udal system was abolished in Scotland in the 19th century.
udal Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with udal
the inheritance of land under the udal system, where the land passes to the eldest male heir
Example
The udal succession laws were changed to allow for equal inheritance by all children.
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The udal tenure of the land was disputed by two families.
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The udal law of the islands was distinct from that of the mainland.
Origins of udal
from Old Norse 'odal', meaning 'ancestral property'
Summary: udal in Brief
'Udal' [yoo-dl] refers to a land tenure or property system where land is owned outright, rather than being held by a feudal lord. It is a system of ancestral property, and the land is held under this system. The udal system was abolished in Scotland in the 19th century. 'Udal' extends into phrases like 'udal succession,' referring to the inheritance of land under the udal system, and 'udal law,' referring to the legal system governing udal land tenure.
