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Feudal Lord

Definition:

A feudal lord refers to a person, typically of noble or high-ranking status, who held authority and control over a specific territory or land during the medieval feudal system. Feudal lords enjoyed immense power and had vassals who owed them loyalty and military service in exchange for land and protection.

Senses:

• 1. A person of noble or high rank who held feudal authority over a specific territory.
• 2. The ruler or chief of a feudal state or kingdom.
• 3. Any powerful person who exercises control or dominance over others.

Examples:

Sense 1: During the Middle Ages, the feudal lord owned vast lands and had the authority to govern the peasants living on his estate.

Sense 2: King Edward, the feudal lord of England, appointed several powerful lords to manage different regions of the kingdom.

Sense 3: The wealthy industrialist acted as a feudal lord within his company, making all critical decisions and controlling the employees' actions.

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