Ujezd

Ujezd is a term with historical roots in Slavic languages, most notably Czech and Polish, referring to a specific type of administrative division or territory. In historical contexts, particularly in Bohemia and Moravia, an ujezd often signified a landholding or estate, sometimes associated with military service or a fortified settlement. The precise nature of an ujezd could vary, but it generally encompassed a defined area of land and the people residing within it.

The term's usage evolved over time, and in modern Czech, "újezd" can still refer to a village or a cadastral area. It is sometimes found as part of place names, indicating a historical administrative unit. For instance, many villages in the Czech Republic have "Újezd" in their name, such as Újezd nad Lesy or Horní Újezd, suggesting their origins as distinct territories. The historical significance of ujezds lies in their contribution to the feudal and administrative structures of Central Europe.