vassal lords

language: pt

definitions

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

examples

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

    O rei exigiu que seus senhores vassalos fornecessem tropas para a próxima guerra.

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

    No mundo corporativo moderno, empresas menores costumam agir como vassalos de grandes conglomerados.