feudal system
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noun
the political, military, and social system in the Middle Ages, based on the holding of lands in fief or fee and on the resulting relations between lord and vassal.
Origin:
1770–80
1770–80
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| feudal system | |
noun | |
| the social system that developed in Europe in the 8th century; vassals were protected by lords who they had to serve in war [syn: feudalism] |
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Example sentences
As the feudal system emerged, the castle evolved into the center of governance for a village and surrounding farmlands.
It basically describes the feudal system, or variations on political systems founded upon clientage.
There are sound economic and moral reasons the feudal system was replaced.
After all, the increasingly feudal system served him well.
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