What does "tenant-in-chief" mean?

A tenant holding title to their land directly from a lord paramount beholden to no-one; particularly, a lord holding title directly from the king, owing additional responsibilities such as personal military service.

What is a synonym for "tenant-in-chief"?

Common synonyms include: vassal-in-chief.

Tenant-in-chief

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A tenant holding title to their land directly from a lord paramount beholden to no-one; particularly, a lord holding title directly from the king, owing additional responsibilities such as personal military service. historical

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vassal-in-chief

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