Medieval Glossary
Feudal Tenure
A special kind of tenure that was tied to the bonds of feudalism. In order to remain a feudal tenant, a vassal would have to pay the feudal obligations owed to his lord.
Related term(s): Feudal Obligation; Tenure; Feudal Tenant; Feudalism; Vassal; Lord
Category: Feudalism
Added: 12.04.04
Last modified: 01.01.05
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