Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Vassals

👉 Vassalship is a form of political or military alliance in which one party, often referred to as the "vassal," pays tribute and support to another party, called an ally, who is considered a "vassal" by its own ruling monarch. The relationship between these two parties can be either formal (as in the case of a king vowing allegiance to his vassals) or informal (where one party holds sway over the other's territory). Vassalship

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👉 In classical Greek mythology and later in Roman history, a vassal was an individual who had been appointed by another person or entity to perform certain tasks for that person. This could be as simple as a personal servant, or it could refer to someone with special privileges, such as military service or political office. The term "vassal" is often used metaphorically in Roman and later Greek literature to describe an individual who has been granted power over another person or entity, whether by appointment,

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