A social system based on personal ownership of resources and personal fealty between a suzerain (lord) and a vassal (subject). Defining characteristics are direct ownership of resources, personal loyalty, and a hierarchical social structure reinforced by religion.

plural of feudalism

The introduction of a feudal system.

Of, or relating to feudalism.

plural of feudalization

simple past tense and past participle of feudalize

present participle of feudalize

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of feudalize

The state or quality of being feudal; feudal form or constitution.

plural of feudality