subvassal
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Example:The client held lands from the local lord and was expected to provide military service and other forms of loyalty.
Definition:A person who holds land from a lord; often referred to in a feudal context as someone who is dependent or subordinate to a higher authority.
From client
Example:In the feudal system, the lower vassal and the subvassal were all considered subordinate to the higher vassal.
Definition:Someone who is placed under another's authority or responsibility; can be used to describe political or feudal relationships (more general usage).
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