1
: of, relating to, or suggestive of feudalism
feudal law
a feudal lord
2
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a medieval fee (see fee entry 1 sense 1)
feudal rights and services
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On August 4, the situation culminated when the National Assembly officially retracted feudal rights.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, Desmond Castle stands watch beyond the village park—its stone battlements and arrow slits recalling Norman skirmishes and feudal lords.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Covering the era of feudal Japan from 1551 to 1616, the series features a mixture of authors, historians, and other academics who offer commentary on the stories unfolding on the screen, including dramatic reenactments.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 17 Aug. 2025
There’s something almost feudal about the co-op board.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 14 Aug. 2025
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, Desmond Castle stands watch beyond the village park—its stone battlements and arrow slits recalling Norman skirmishes and feudal lords.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Covering the era of feudal Japan from 1551 to 1616, the series features a mixture of authors, historians, and other academics who offer commentary on the stories unfolding on the screen, including dramatic reenactments.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 17 Aug. 2025
There’s something almost feudal about the co-op board.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 14 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for feudal
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“Feudal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feudal. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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