Vassal's estate (4)

I believe the answer is:

fief

(Other definitions for fief that I've seen before include "Feudal holding" , "Sphere of control" , "Grant of land" , "Land held in return for feudal or military service" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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