feudality (Meaning)

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feudality (n.)

The state or quality of being feudal; feudal form or constitution.

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Feudality is a system of government and social organization prevalent in medieval Europe.
The feudality system involves the granting of land (fief) by a lord to a vassal in exchange for military service and loyalty.
Feudalism led to the development of a complex social hierarchy, with kings, lords, knights, and peasants occupying different positions.
The feudal system played a significant role in shaping politics, economics, and culture in medieval Europe.
Under feudalism, vassals owed various duties to their lords, including military service, financial contributions, and labor.
The feudal relationship between lords and vassals was often characterized by mutual obligations and reciprocal rights.
Feudalism contributed to the rise of chivalry, a code of conduct that emphasized loyalty, bravery, and honor among knights.
Feudalism also influenced the development of medieval literature, as many stories and poems depicted the lives of knights and lords.
The feudal system underwent gradual decline during the late Middle Ages, as new economic and political systems emerged.
Despite its demise, the feudal system left a lasting legacy on European history, shaping institutions, traditions, and social structures.

The state or quality of being feudal; feudal form or constitution.

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Feudality is a system of government and social organization prevalent in medieval Europe.

The feudality system involves the granting of land (fief) by a lord to a vassal in exchange for military service and loyalty.

Feudalism led to the development of a complex social hierarchy, with kings, lords, knights, and peasants occupying different positions.

The feudal system played a significant role in shaping politics, economics, and culture in medieval Europe.