vassal lords

language: en

definitions

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

examples

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

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

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

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