vassal lords

language: de

definitions

  1. Subordinate nobles in a feudal system who hold land from a superior lord in exchange for loyalty and military service.
    de: Vasallen
  2. Subordinate entities or individuals who are under the control or influence of a more powerful organization or person.
    de: Untergeordnete Einheiten

examples

  1. The king demanded that his vassal lords provide troops for the upcoming war.

    Der König verlangte von seinen Vasallen, Truppen für den bevorstehenden Krieg zu stellen.

  2. In the modern corporate world, smaller companies often act as vassal lords to massive conglomerates.

    In der modernen Unternehmenswelt agieren kleinere Unternehmen oft als Vasallen großer Konzerne.