feodality

/fɪˈɒdələti/

Definitions

1. noun

A system of land tenure in which lords granted land to vassals in exchange for military service and loyalty.

“The decline of the feudal system led to the rise of a more centralized government, and the concept of feodality was eventually replaced by modern land ownership laws.”

Synonyms

  • feudalism
  • vassalage

Antonyms

  • egalitarianism
  • meritocracy