Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vassalage
Noun
/ˈvæs.əl.ɪdʒ/
Definition
The state of being a vassal; a relationship in which one person is bound to serve another in exchange for protection and land.
Examples
- During the medieval period, many lords had vassalage agreements with their knights.
- The concept of vassalage was central to the feudal system in Europe.
- He felt trapped in a life of vassalage, bound to serve without real freedom.
Meaning
Vassalage refers to a feudal system where a vassal pledges allegiance to a lord in exchange for land and protection.
Synonyms
- Subservience
- Servitude
- Dependency
