Feudal subject (6)

I believe the answer is:

vassal

(Other definitions for vassal that I've seen before include "Person totally subordinated by another" , "Medieval land-holder" , "A humble servant as of 9 Down" , "Person or nation subject to another" , "Retainer, dependant" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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