vas|sal|age

vas|sal|age
vas|sal|age «VAS uh lihj», noun.
1. a) the condition of being a vassal. b) the homage, allegiance, or service due from a vassal to his lord or superior. c) the land held by a vassal.
2. a) dependence; servitude. b) Figurative. subjection to some influence: »

the vassalage of strength to the demands of intellect.

3. a body or group of vassals.

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