feudal system

feudal system

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
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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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