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feudal
01
relating to a system where nobility hold power and peasants work for their lords
Examples
The feudal system in medieval Europe consisted of lords granting land to vassals in exchange for military service.
Feudal relationships were characterized by obligations of loyalty and protection between lords and vassals.
02
so outdated that it seem irrelevant or inappropriate in a contemporary setting
Examples
The company ’s feudal management style allows no flexibility or employee input.
His feudal attitude toward gender roles belongs to another century.
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