Pronunciation: /ˈvæsəlɪdʒ/
noun the obligations or services owed by a vassal to a feudal lord
A1 In the past, vassalage was a common practice where peasants worked for lords in exchange for protection.
A2 The system of vassalage often involved knights swearing loyalty to their feudal lords.
B1 During the Middle Ages, vassalage played a significant role in the social structure of many European societies.
B2 The relationship of vassalage between a lord and vassal was based on mutual obligations and benefits.
C1 The decline of vassalage in the Renaissance period marked a shift towards more centralized forms of government.
C2 Historians debate the impact of vassalage on the development of feudal societies in different regions.
formal The lord granted vassalage to his loyal subjects in exchange for their service and loyalty.
informal In the olden days, being in vassalage meant you had to work for the lord in return for protection.
slang Back in the feudal times, vassalage was like being a boss's minion.
figurative The company's strict policies felt like vassalage, with employees having to follow every rule without question.
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