Meaning & use
vassal
In feudal society, a person granted land by a lord in exchange for loyalty, service, or military support.
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The vassal pledged his sword to the king in return for protection and land.
Weaker states became mere vassals of the larger empire, paying yearly tribute.
A note on using this word
Vassal is now often used figuratively for a country or group that is politically or economically dependent on a more powerful one.
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