恩おん領りょう

noun

land granted by a lord to a vassal for service

Historical term for land given as a reward or in recognition of service, similar to 恩地. Used in feudal contexts.

See also: 恩地

• 戦せん国ごく時じ代だい、主しゅ君くんは武ぶ功こうのあった家か臣しんに恩おん領りょうを与あたえた。

  During the Warring States period, lords granted land to vassals who had distinguished themselves in battle.

• この村むらはもともと恩おん領りょうとして与あたえられた土と地ちだった。

  This village was originally land given as a reward for service.