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fief·dom

(fēf′dəm)

1. The estate or domain of a feudal lord.

2. An organization or department over which one dominant person or group exercises control.

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fiefdom

(ˈfiːfdəm)

1. (in feudal Europe) the property owned by a lord

2. an area over which a person or organization exerts authority or influence

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fief•dom

(ˈfif dəm)

n.

1. the estate or domain of a feudal lord.

2. anything owned by one dominant person or group.

[1805–15]

fiefdom

Medieval History. the land over which a person exercises control after vows of vassalage and service to an overlord. See feudalism.

fiefdom

[ˈfiːfdəm] N → feudo m

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Noun	1.	fiefdom - the domain controlled by a feudal lord demesne, domain, land - territory over which rule or control is exercised; "his domain extended into Europe"; "he made it the law of the land"
	2.	fiefdom - an organization that is controlled by a dominant person or group organization, organisation - a group of people who work together