Definition of Fief
Fief
Fief
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(noun)
A piece of land held on condition of providing military service.
e.g. The lord granted him a fief in exchange for his loyalty.
(noun)
(historical, legal) an estate of land that is held by a person but owned by a feudal lord, which they are allowed to hold under the condition that they will serve the lord;
e.g. He maintained his fief well and paid his dues on time.
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