land
a system in which land is exchanged for military service and loyalty
the person with lower authority would pledge infallible loyalty and military service and in exchange the higher authority would treat the other as he so deserved
A noble typically gives loyalty, military service, and financial support in return for protection, land, titles, and privileges granted by the king.
Military Service
A fief was the granting of land in return for loyalty.
a product, service, or idea
a product, service, or idea
Loyalty can be positive if who/what you are loyal to is returning it. Likewise, it can be negative if who/what you're loyal to takes advantage of you and doesn't return the loyalty.
PRICE
exchanging land for military service
Land was exchanged for military service and obligations.
a product, service, or idea