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emphyteutic


Meanings
  • noun

    A type of long-term lease in which the tenant eventually acquires ownership of the property.

    - "The emphyteutic lease granted the tenant the right to own the land after a specified period."
    - "The emphyteutic system was common in feudal Europe for transferring land ownership."

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empathetic , empathetically
Etymology
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From Greek emphyteusis, 'letting out for rent' or 'granting the use of', from emphyteuo, 'let out, grant', from en- 'in' + pheme 'voice, speech' + teuein 'let, allow'.


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  1. The term 'emphyteutic' comes from the Greek words 'en' (in) and 'pheme' (voice or speech), indicating a grant or lease made through a spoken agreement.

  2. In some jurisdictions, emphyteutic leases are still used today, although they have largely been replaced by other forms of property tenure.


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  1. Feudalism: A social, political, and economic system based on land tenure and vassalage, prevalent in Europe during the Middle Ages.

  2. Leasehold: A type of property tenure where the tenant holds the right to occupy and use land or property for a specified period, usually in exchange for payment.


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The concept of emphyteutic leases has historical significance in the development of land tenure systems, particularly in Europe during the Middle Ages. Emphyteutic leases allowed tenants to eventually acquire ownership of the land they farmed, providing a pathway to social mobility.

How to Memorize "emphyteutic"

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    - Imagine a tenant farming a piece of land under an emphyteutic lease, gradually acquiring ownership over time.

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