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nounthe social system that developed in Europe in the 8th century; vassals were protected by lords who they had to serve in war
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social organizationsocial organisationsocial structure
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feudal system. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/feudal%20system
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“feudal system.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/feudal%20system. Accessed November 4, 2026.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “feudal system,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/feudal%20system.
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