allodially

Example:The peasant’s land was held feudoally, meaning they paid feudal dues to their lord in exchange for the right to cultivate the land.

Definition:Referring to a system of land tenure and governance where land is held from a lord in return for service, especially during the Middle Ages.

Example:The feudal system was based on the idea of vassalage, where subjects acknowledged a lord’s authority in exchange for protection and land.

Definition:A person who is under the authority or influence of a more powerful person, often in exchange for benefits or protection.