Fief

Real World Example

During the Middle Ages in Europe, a fief was a piece of land given by a lord to a vassal in exchange for military service and loyalty. This system was part of feudalism, which helped organize society by creating strong ties between lords and their vassals. It was important because it provided stability and order in a time when central governments were weak or non-existent. Today, we can see a similar concept in how businesses work, where employees receive a salary (like a fief) in exchange for their work (service) and loyalty to the company. This connection matters because it shows how agreements and exchanges of services still shape our lives, like when a person commits to a job for financial security and career growth.