Feudal is an adjective that can be described as a feature of or relating to feudalism. A feudal system is a basically a structure which is based on the personal relationship between a fief or vassal and a lord. It was very popular in Europe between the ninth and fifteenth centuries. The basis of the entire setup was the vassals would serve the lord and in exchange the lord would provide them with protection. Its main features are the subjugation of the tenants or fiefs under the mighty lords, forfeiture and military and legal service.
Feudal barony was common in Ireland and Scotland wherein a baronial rank was held by virtue or by possessing feudal property. However the holder is not entitled to a peerage. Feudal tax was a land tax in France during the Ancient Regime. It was imposed on the impoverished French peasantry by the nobles who were exempt from all forms of taxation. It caused much discontent and was one of the main factors for the eruption off the French Revolution.
Feudal barony was common in Ireland and Scotland wherein a baronial rank was held by virtue or by possessing feudal property. However the holder is not entitled to a peerage. Feudal tax was a land tax in France during the Ancient Regime. It was imposed on the impoverished French peasantry by the nobles who were exempt from all forms of taxation. It caused much discontent and was one of the main factors for the eruption off the French Revolution.
