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Legal Definitions - liege lord

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Definition of liege lord

Definition: A liege lord is a historical term used to describe a feudal lord who is entitled to the allegiance and service of their vassals. A vassal is a person who owes loyalty and service to their liege lord in exchange for protection and land.

Example: In medieval Europe, a knight would swear an oath of fealty to their liege lord, pledging to serve and protect them in exchange for land and protection. The liege lord would then provide the knight with a fief, which is a piece of land to govern and protect.

Explanation: The example illustrates how a liege lord would have vassals who owed them loyalty and service in exchange for land and protection. The relationship between a liege lord and their vassals was a central aspect of feudal society in medieval Europe.

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Simple Definition

A liege lord is a historical term used to describe a feudal lord who had vassals bound to them by feudal allegiance and service. They were entitled to loyalty and service from their vassals, who were also known as liege men or women. A liege lord was a sovereign or superior lord who had the power to receive homage and pledges of loyalty and services from their vassals. The term "liege" also means loyal or faithful, which reflects the relationship between a liege lord and their vassals.

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