"suit and service" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} suit and service (uncountable)
  1. (historical, feudal law) The duty of feudatories to attend the courts of their lords or superiors in time of peace, and in war to follow them and do military service. Tags: historical, uncountable Synonyms: suit service

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