The lords or lesser lords
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Vassal
In the feudal system the vassal gives loyalty, labor, and sometimes taxes or a portion of his harvest to his lord.
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Vassal
The lord gave land to the vassal, the vassal promised his loyalty and service.
It was called the feudal system, a knight would promise the lord loyalty and protection in return for land which would make the knight a vassal. The vassal and his family now fought for the lord and they were always loyal.
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an oath of loyalty and a pledge of military service.
In the feudal system the vassal gives loyalty, labor, and sometimes taxes or a portion of his harvest to his lord.
A Vassal takes a pledge of loyalty to the lord
Feudalism.
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A piece of land granted to a vassal in exchange for oaths of loyalty and support is called a fief. The ceremony at which this was done was called commendation.
It was in exchange for an oath of loyalty.