Vassalage
/ˈvæs.ə.lɪdʒ/
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- (n.) A feudal system condition in which a vassal holds land from a lord in exchange for allegiance and service.
The vassalage agreement required military support in return for land tenure.
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In legal and historical contexts, vassalage specifically denotes a mutual relationship involving land tenure and obligations, emphasizing the socio-legal nature of feudal ties.
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