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[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] feute, fealtye, from Anglo-French feelté, fealté, from [[Latin]] fidelitat-, fidelitas — more at [[fidelity]] | [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] feute, fealtye, from Anglo-French feelté, fealté, from [[Latin]] fidelitat-, fidelitas — more at [[fidelity]] | ||
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==Definitions== | ==Definitions== | ||
*1a : the [[fidelity]] of a vassal or [[feudal]] tenant to his lord | *1a : the [[fidelity]] of a vassal or [[feudal]] tenant to his lord | ||
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An [[oath]] of '''fealty''', from the [[Latin]] fidelitas ([[faithfulness]]), is a [[pledge]] of allegiance of one [[person]] to another. Typically the oath is made upon a [[religious]] object such as a [[Bible]] or saint's relic, often contained within an [[altar]], thus binding the oath-taker before [[God]]. | An [[oath]] of '''fealty''', from the [[Latin]] fidelitas ([[faithfulness]]), is a [[pledge]] of allegiance of one [[person]] to another. Typically the oath is made upon a [[religious]] object such as a [[Bible]] or saint's relic, often contained within an [[altar]], thus binding the oath-taker before [[God]]. | ||
| − | In [ | + | In [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Ages medieval Europe], fealty was sworn between two people, the obliged person (vassal) and a person of rank (lord). This was done as part of a [[formal]] commendation [[ceremony]] to create a [[feudal]] [[relationship]]. |
| − | Fealty and [[homage]] are a key element of [[feudalism]]. The term is also used by [[English]]-speakers to refer to similar [[oaths]] of [[allegiance]] in other [[feudal]] [[cultures]], as with [ | + | Fealty and [[homage]] are a key element of [[feudalism]]. The term is also used by [[English]]-speakers to refer to similar [[oaths]] of [[allegiance]] in other [[feudal]] [[cultures]], as with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Japan#Feudal_Japan_.281185-1603.29 medieval Japan], as well as in [[modern]] [[political]] [[contexts]]. |
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*'''''[[Feudal]]''''' | *'''''[[Feudal]]''''' | ||
Latest revision as of 00:25, 13 December 2020
Origin
Middle English feute, fealtye, from Anglo-French feelté, fealté, from Latin fidelitat-, fidelitas — more at fidelity
Definitions
- b : the obligation of such fidelity
- 2: intense fidelity
Description
An oath of fealty, from the Latin fidelitas (faithfulness), is a pledge of allegiance of one person to another. Typically the oath is made upon a religious object such as a Bible or saint's relic, often contained within an altar, thus binding the oath-taker before God.
In medieval Europe, fealty was sworn between two people, the obliged person (vassal) and a person of rank (lord). This was done as part of a formal commendation ceremony to create a feudal relationship.
Fealty and homage are a key element of feudalism. The term is also used by English-speakers to refer to similar oaths of allegiance in other feudal cultures, as with medieval Japan, as well as in modern political contexts.
