fiefdom (Meaning)

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fiefdom (n)

the domain controlled by a feudal lord

an organization that is controlled by a dominant person or group

The king granted his loyal knight a fiefdom in recognition of his bravery in battle.
The lord of the fiefdom exercised absolute authority over his subjects, who were bound to him by feudal ties.
Within his fiefdom, the lord could dispense justice, collect taxes, and raise an army.
The peasants who lived on the fiefdom were required to work the lord's land and pay him rent and taxes.
The lord's castle was the center of his fiefdom, and it was from there that he administered his domain.
The fiefdom was often passed down from father to son, ensuring the continuity of the lord's rule.
The system of fiefdoms played a crucial role in the political and social structure of medieval Europe.
Over time, the power of the lords over their fiefdoms gradually declined, leading to the rise of centralized monarchies.
The remnants of the fiefdom system can still be seen in some parts of the world, where certain families continue to hold hereditary titles and privileges.
The concept of the fiefdom has been used in literature and popular culture to represent a small, isolated community or domain, often ruled by a powerful lord or leader.

the domain controlled by a feudal lord, an organization that is controlled by a dominant person or group

territory, realm, sphere, walk, department, domain, kingdom, element, field,area

No antonyms found.

The king granted his loyal knight a fiefdom in recognition of his bravery in battle.

The lord of the fiefdom exercised absolute authority over his subjects, who were bound to him by feudal ties.

Within his fiefdom, the lord could dispense justice, collect taxes, and raise an army.

The peasants who lived on the fiefdom were required to work the lord's land and pay him rent and taxes.