Question

stead means :
a journey to a sacred place
the place properly occupied or served by another
the ceremonial induction into a position
an instance of driving away or warding off

Explanation:

The word "stead" means the place properly occupied or served by another. For example, "in someone's stead" means in the place of that person. The other options do not match the definition of "stead".

Answer:

the place properly occupied or served by another