feudality

[fyoo-dal-i-tee]

noun, plural feu·dal·i·ties.

the state or quality of being feudal.
the principles and practices of feudalism.
a fief or fee.

Origin of feudality

1695–1705; feudal + -ity; replacing feodality < French féodalité

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Historical Examples of feudality

But why had the noble wearer of this sword been deprived of his feudality and tenure?
Under the Rose
Frederic Stewart Isham
It is true that this was in accordance with the principle of feudality.
A Student's History of England, v. 1 (of 3)
Samuel R. Gardiner.
To him, feudality was a blank; he had probably never heard the word.
The Monikins
J. Fenimore Cooper
Of this new empire, feudality and chivalry were the opposite elements.
The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6
E. Rameur
They have no aristocracy, they have no feudality, there are neither masters nor men.
The Hearts of Men
H. Fielding

British Dictionary definitions for feudality

feudality

noun plural -ties

the state or quality of being feudal
a fief or fee

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