In power , they completed the abolition of feudalism that had been formally decided 4 August 1789 .
In power , they had been held in check by a clause requiring compensation for the abrogation of the feudal privileges .
In power , they completed the abolition of feudalism that had been formally decided 4 August 1789 , but had been held in check by a clause requiring compensation for the abrogation of the feudal privileges .