Farming

is the legal name given to the process of out land to ers in return for payment in money or kind. The is sometimes called the  and the end is sometimes referred to as a. The term technically has nothing to do with or the growing of s, but since most land farmed out is used for this purpose, it has become synonymous with the activity. Some kings farm out the tax revenues of a, meaning they accept a negotiable annual payment from the , who may then keep all taxes he can collect for his own purse. This is a convenient arrangement for the crown but subject to abuse by sheriffs.

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