The cut [edit]. Although American butchers may label a cut of meat London broil, the term does not refer to a specific cut of meat but to a method of preparation and cookery. Butchers may label top round steak or roast as London broil.
The Encomienda system is a system of tributary labor established in Spanish America. It was developed as a means of securing an adequate and cheap labor supply. The Encomienda was first used in the Moors of Spain and later was taken to the New World.
The Encomienda System: What is It? The term âencomiendaâ refers to a system of dependency relationships, in which the stronger party protects the weaker party in exchange for a service. During the 16th century, Spanish imperialists employed the encomienda system during their conquest of the Americas and the Philippines.