feudatory

alternative feodatory

1. not comparableRelating to feudalism, feudal.

plural feudatories · alternative feodatory

1. A feudal vassal.
2. A feudal territory, a fief.

   Henry VII granted a privilege in 1309 endorsing the three valleys as self-governing rural feudatories forming their own imperial bailiwick directly under him.

   2016, Peter H. Wilson, The Holy Roman Empire, Penguin, published 2017, page 587

3. A fee paid by such a vassal to hold land.