'Feudalism' definitions:

Definition of 'feudalism'

From: WordNet
noun
The social system that developed in Europe in the 8th century; vassals were protected by lords who they had to serve in war [syn: feudalism, feudal system]

Definition of 'Feudalism'

From: GCIDE
  • Feudalism \Feu"dal*ism\ (f[=u]"dal*[i^]z'm), n. [Cf. F. f['e]odalisme.] The feudal system; a system by which the holding of estates in land is made dependent upon an obligation to render military service to the king or feudal superior; feudal principles and usages. [1913 Webster]