leenverhef

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of leen (“fief”) +‎ verhef (“lifting”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈleːn.vərˌɦɛf/, /ˈleːn.vɛrˌɦɛf/
Hyphenation: leen‧ver‧hef

Noun

leenverhef n (plural leenverheffen)

The transmission of a (notably hereditary) fief, usually subject to payment of a relief sum.
Synonym: leenverheffing

Related terms

leenboek n
leenroerig (adjective)
verheffing
verheven (adjective)

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