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fiefdoms

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun fiefdom has 2 senses
  1. fiefdom - the domain controlled by a feudal lord
    --1 is a kind of
    domain, demesne, land
  2. fiefdom - an organization that is controlled by a dominat person or group
    --2 is a kind of
    organization, organisation

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Fiefdoms

Definition:

A fiefdom is a territory or domain that is controlled and governed by a feudal lord or noble.

Examples:

  1. The medieval village was considered one of several fiefdoms under the rule of a powerful baron.
  2. During ancient times, fiefdoms were passed down from one generation to the next within noble families.
  3. The feudal lord established a system of taxation within his fiefdoms to maintain his economic power.
  4. There was constant rivalry and conflict between neighboring fiefdoms, each vying for control over more land.

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