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vassals

/ˈvæsəlz/

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noun

Vassal

The grantee of a fief, feud, or fee; one who keeps land of a superior, and who vows fidelity and homage to him, normally a lord of a manor; a feudatory; a feudal tenant.

Examples :

"During the Middle Ages, powerful kings often relied on their vassals to manage local areas and provide soldiers in times of war, in exchange for land and protection. "

Au Moyen Âge, les rois puissants comptaient souvent sur leurs vassaux pour gérer les zones locales et fournir des soldats en temps de guerre, en échange de terres et de protection.

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noun

Vassal, subordonné

Examples :

"The manager expected his employees to act as vassals, blindly following his orders without question. "

Le directeur s'attendait à ce que ses employés agissent comme des vassaux, suivant aveuglément ses ordres sans les remettre en question.

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