noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
hiving off; swarming; dividing a fief
Historical term referring to the division of a fief or territory, often in the context of feudal Japan. Also used metaphorically for splitting off a group or organization.
戦国時代には、分封によって新たな領主が生まれた。
During the Warring States period, new feudal lords were created through the division of fiefs.
会社の一部門が分封されて独立した子会社になった。
A division of the company was hived off and became an independent subsidiary.