feudatory — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Relating to feudalism, feudal.

   Usage

   • not-comparable

   Related words

   feudatory state

Noun

1. A feudal vassal.

2. A feudal territory, a fief.

   Examples

   Henry VII granted a privilege in 1309 endorsing the three valleys as self-governing rural feudatories forming their own imperial bailiwick directly under him.

3. A fee paid by such a vassal to hold land.

Adjective

1. of or pertaining to the relation of a feudal vassal to their lord

   Examples

   a feudatory relationship

2. owing feudal allegiance to or being subject to a sovereign

   Examples

   it remained feudatory to India until 1365

Noun

1. a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord

   Synonyms

   vassalliegeliege subject

   Broader terms

   follower