Fief
/ˈfiːf/
Definitions
- (n.) A piece of land or revenue granted by a lord to a vassal in exchange for service and allegiance under the feudal system.
The knight held a fief from the lord in return for military service.
Forms
- fiefs
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Commentary
The term specifically refers to the conditional grant under feudal law and is fundamental to understanding feudal tenure arrangements.
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