vassalage

vassalage (vas-[schwa]l-ij), n. Hist.

1. The state of being a vassal or feudatory. — Also termed vasseleria.

2. The service required of a vassal. — Also termed vassaticum; main-rent.

3. The territory held by a vassal; a fief or fee.

4. Vassals collectively.

5. The dominion or authority of a feudal superior over vassals.

6. Political servility; subjection.

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