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feudality

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feu⋅dal⋅i⋅ty

[fyoo-dal-i-tee]
–noun, plural -ties.
1. the state or quality of being feudal.
2. the principles and practices of feudalism.
3. a fief or fee.

Origin:
1695–1705; feudal + -ity; r. feodality < F féodalité
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feu·dal·i·ty   (fyōō-dāl'ĭ-tē)   
n.   pl. feu·dal·i·ties
  1. The quality or state of being feudal.

  2. A feudal holding, system, or regime.

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