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Fiefdom

Part of speech: Noun

Sense 1: A territory or domain ruled by a lord or feudal lord.

Usage:

• The medieval kingdom was divided into various fiefdoms, each governed by a noble.
• The lord granted land to vassals in exchange for military service and loyalty within his fiefdom.

Sense 2: A particular sphere of influence or control.

Usage:

• In the corporate world, the CEO treated his department as his personal fiefdom.
• Within the creative industry, the renowned director's studio became a fiefdom of innovative storytelling.

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