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feudatory

American  
[fyoo-duh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ˈfyu dəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /

noun

plural

feudatories

  1. a person who holds lands by feudal tenure; a feudal vassal.

  2. a fief or fee.

adjective

  1. (of a kingdom or state) under the overlordship of another sovereign or state.

  2. (of a feudal estate) holding or held by feudal tenure.

feudatory British  
/ -trɪ, ˈfjuːdətərɪ /

noun

  1. a person holding a fief; vassal

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adjective

  1. relating to or characteristic of the relationship between lord and vassal

  2. (esp of a kingdom) under the overlordship of another sovereign

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Etymology

Origin of feudatory

1585–95; < Medieval Latin feudā ( tor ) fief-holder ( feud 2, -ator ) + -tory 1, -tory 2 )

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