Question

The granting of land by a noble to a lesser noble was called _______.

manorialism
investiture
chivalry
subinfeudation

Answer 1

subinfeudation- In English law, subinfeudation is the practice by which tenants, holding land under the king or other superior lord, carved out new and distinct tenures in their turn by sub-letting or alienating a part of their lands.

Answer 2

I am almost positive that the answer is manorialism. :)