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Word: Feudalism
Speech Type: Noun
ˈfjuːdəlɪz(ə)m
the dominant social system in medieval Europe, in which the nobility held lands from the Crown in exchange for military service, and vassals were in turn tenants of the nobles, while the peasants (villeins or serfs) were obliged to live on their lord's land and give him homage, labour, and a share of the produce, notionally in exchange for military protection.
Short Definition:dominant social system in medieval Europe, in which nobility held lands from Crown in exchange for military service, and vassals were in turn tenants of nobles
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