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vassalage Definition

vas·sal·age (-ij)

noun

  1. the state of being a vassal
  2. the homage, loyalty, and service required of a vassal
  3. dependence, servitude, or subjection
  4. lands held by a vassal; fief
  5. a body of vassals

Etymology: OFr < ML vassallagium

vassalage Synonyms

vassalage

n.

dependency, serviture, bondage; see slavery 1, subjection.

vassalage Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

treaty: The covenant is, of course, the vassalage treaty that Persia imposed on the state of Yehud by Ezra.

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