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udal

/ˈjuːdəl/

/ˈjudəl/

udalnoun

udals

/ˈjuːdəl/

/ˈjudəl/

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A term used in Scottish law referring to a type of land tenure in Orkney and Shetland, where land is held without feudal obligations.

The farmer was proud to own his land under udal tenure, free from feudal dues.

Land or property that is held under udal tenure.

The crofter inherited a small udal on the northern coast.

udaladjective

/ˈjuːdəl/

/ˈjudəl/

Used attributively to describe land, rights or law held under udal tenure; relational, not normally gradable.

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Relating to, held by, or characteristic of udal (allodial) tenure in Orkney and Shetland.

Udal landowners are exempt from feudal dues.