feoffment

Feoffment is a historical legal process used to transfer ownership of land or property from one person to another. It involves the transfer of possession and interest through a formal act, often accompanied by the physical delivery of the land or symbolic gestures like a handshake or a symbolic item. This act creates a legal document called a "deed" that formalizes the transaction. Essentially, feoffment is an ancient way of ensuring that ownership of property is clearly passed from one individual to another, establishing a legal title and rights to the land.