enclosure

English

/ɛnˈkloʊʒəɹ/, /ɪnˈkləʊʒə/, /ɘnˈklɐʉʒɘ/

noun
Definitions
  • (countable) Something enclosed, i.e. inserted into a letter or similar package.
  • (uncountable) The act of enclosing, i.e. the insertion or inclusion of an item in a letter or package.
  • (countable) An area, domain, or amount of something partially or entirely enclosed by barriers.
  • (uncountable) The act of separating and surrounding an area, domain, or amount of something with a barrier.
  • (uncountable) The post-feudal process of subdivision of common lands for individual ownership.
  • (religion) The area of a convent, monastery, etc where access is restricted to community members.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French enclosure.

Origin

Old French

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