vassal
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The sole survivor of a disgraced noble family, Mariko’s past looms over her commitment to her duties as Toranaga’s vassal, a wife and a devout Catholic.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2024
Fealty in medieval Europe was an oath of fidelity in which the vassal pledged not to harm his lord or damage to his property.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 12, 2023
When asked if Laos is at risk of becoming a vassal state, Mr Menon said "that ship has sailed".
From BBC • Oct. 8, 2023
Shaipov said Muscovy inherited its political culture not from Europe, but from the Mongol Empire of which it had long been a vassal.
From Salon • Jul. 29, 2023
Only in 1428 did Itzacoatl, a newly selected tlatoani, ally with two other small vassal states to overthrow their mutual overlords.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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