During the feudal era in Europe,

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Feudalism was characterized by a hierarchical system of authority, with various levels and ranks of nobility, from the king or queen at the top down to the serfs at the bottom of the social pyramid. The authority of each noble was derived from the noble immediately above them, creating a complex system of obligations and loyalties. This system was not based on a bipolar or balance-of-power model and the Holy Roman Emperor, or pope, often played a significant role in feudal governments.

During the Feudal Era in Europe