A demesne (/ dɪˈmeɪn, - ˈmiːn / di-MAYN, -⁠MEEN) or domain[1] was all the land retained and managed by a lord of the manor under the feudal system for his own use, occupation, [2] or …

The meaning of DEMESNE is legal possession of land as one's own. Did you know?

Demesne, in English feudal law, that portion of a manor not granted to freehold tenants but either retained by the lord for his own use and occupation or occupied by his villeins or leasehold …

May 23, 2024 · In the manorialist system of land ownership which existed across much of Europe during the feudal era, the demesne was a section of land set aside for the exclusive use of the …

DEMESNE definition: 1. an area of land owned and controlled by someone: 2. the land belonging to a manor (= a large…. Learn more.

1. possession of land as one's own. 2. an estate occupied by and worked exclusively for the owner. 3. the dominion or territory of a sovereign or state; domain. 4. a district; region. …

land belonging to and adjoining a manor house; estate. the dominion or territory of a sovereign or state; domain. a district; region. 1250–1300; Middle English demeine < Anglo-French …

May 18, 2018 · demesne was a legal term to describe land and property worked for the direct benefit of the owner. During the Middle Ages the importance of such holdings varied: at times …

The Chantrey demesne, by contrast, was definitely ragged, scrubby grass with the odd daffodil appearing as if by mistake. He advised us that, if we insisted on completing our journey, we …

Demesne refers to the land that a lord kept for his own use during the medieval period, specifically in the context of the manorial system. This land was distinct from the lands worked by …