feudal system

language: pt

definitions

  1. A medieval European socio-political structure based on the holding of land in exchange for service or labour, characterized by a hierarchy of lords, vassals, and serfs.
    pt: sistema feudal
  2. A rigid, hierarchical social or economic structure characterized by strict class divisions, concentrated power at the top, and limited mobility, often used metaphorically to describe outdated or oppressive organizations.
    pt: estrutura hierárquica rígida

examples

  1. He granted territories to his loyal generals and advisors, creating a feudal system that would govern the realm for centuries.

    Ele concedeu territórios aos seus generais e conselheiros leais, criando um sistema feudal que governaria o reino por séculos.

  2. The company's management style resembles a feudal system, where decisions flow only from the top down and lower employees have no voice.

    O estilo de gestão da empresa assemelha-se a um sistema feudal, onde as decisões fluem apenas de cima para baixo e os funcionários de nível inferior não têm voz.