Tenantry: meaning, definitions and examples
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tenantry
[ หtษnษntri ]
land leasing
Tenantry refers to the arrangement under which a group of tenants hold farmland from a landlord, often under specific agreements regarding rent and use of the land. This term is commonly used in historical contexts to describe the relationships established between landowners and the individuals who farm their land. In many cases, tenantry reflects a system where tenants are responsible for the cultivation of the land but do not own it. The tenantry system has evolved over centuries, significantly affecting agricultural practices and land management.
Synonyms
farm tenants, leaseholding, tenants.
Examples of usage
- The tenantry system allowed many farmers to access land they could not afford to purchase.
- Historical records document the struggles of tenantry during the feudal era.
- Modern tenantry agreements often include clauses for sustainable farming practices.
Translations
Translations of the word "tenantry" in other languages:
๐ต๐น arrendamento
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคฐเคพเคฏเฅเคฆเคพเคฐเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Pacht
๐ฎ๐ฉ sewa
๐บ๐ฆ ะพัะตะฝะดะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ dzierลผawa
๐ฏ๐ต ่ณ่ฒธ
๐ซ๐ท fermage
๐ช๐ธ arrendamiento
๐น๐ท kiralama
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฅูุฌุงุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ nรกjem
๐ธ๐ฐ prenรกjom
๐จ๐ณ ็ง่ต
๐ธ๐ฎ najem
๐ฎ๐ธ leiga
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะปาะฐ ะฑะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแแ แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ icarษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ arrendamiento
Etymology
The term 'tenantry' originates from the word 'tenant', which comes from the Old French 'tenant', meaning 'holding or possessing', derived from the Latin 'tenere', meaning 'to hold'. The concept of tenantry has deep roots in the historical context of land ownership and agriculture, particularly in Europe during the Middle Ages. As feudal systems developed, land was often divided among a small number of landowners who offered portions of their land to tenants in exchange for rent or services. This relationship created the groundwork for various forms of agriculture, economic activities, and social hierarchies within society. Over time, the dynamics of tenantry have changed with the rise of property rights, land reforms, and changes in agricultural practices, yet the essence of the tenant-landlord relationship persists in many cultures and legal systems around the world.