FEUING Meaning and
Definition
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Feuing refers to a Scottish legal term that typically describes the granting of perpetual leasehold rights over land or property. It is commonly used in Scots law and Scottish property terminology. Feuing grants a person the right to occupy and use a parcel of land for an extended period, usually for a fixed annual fee payable to the person who owns the underlying freehold of the property.
Feuing can be seen as an alternative to outright ownership, where the landowner transfers some rights to another party without selling the land outright. The feuer, or the person to whom the feuing rights are granted, can build structures or make improvements on the land they hold. In return, they pay an annual fee known as a feu duty to the superior, which is the person who retains the freehold interest in the land.
Feuing allows for long-term, sustainable development in which the feuer has the exclusive right to utilize the land within the terms and provisions set by the superior. This arrangement balances the interests of the landowner and the feuer, providing opportunities for both parties. The practice of feuing is particularly prevalent in urban areas, where the leasehold system allows for effective land use, development of housing, and the construction of businesses or commercial properties.
Common Misspellings for FEUING
- fwuing
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- f4uing
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- fejing
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Etymology of FEUING
The word "feuing" originates from the Old French term "fief" (also known as "feu" in Middle French), which meant a piece of land held under the feudal system. In feudal societies, a fief was granted by a lord to a vassal in exchange for services or loyalty. The term "feuing" emerged in Scotland around the 15th century, referring to the act of granting or leasing land by a feudal superior to a vassal or tenant. Over time, the word evolved to specifically denote the granting of plots of land for building or development purposes in Scottish law, and it is still used in this context today.
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