Examples of fiefdom

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Provincial bosses are not linked together horizontally or vertically integrated into a central hierarchy, but rather tend to remain entrenched in their own fiefdoms.
Much of the modern state was originally created above society, following its own peculiar logic of fiefdoms and their lateral sprawl.
By this basic indicator rural legislation turns out to be about farming budgets - and then a scattering of other fiefdoms.
Many were kin relations, and it seems to have been these princes who received "fiefdoms" along the strand exhibiting the greatest potential for profit.
The expansion of a number of fiefdoms would continue, but in a much more orderly manner.
On the other hand, local politicians may be able to wield monopoly power over voters, especially in systems with a history of local political or economic fiefdoms.
His second theme - municipal government transformed - fits more with recent urban political history by exploring the functioning of municipal government in what were 'one party' fiefdoms.
At the same time, rapidly increasing rents may create a temptation to build institutional fiefdoms, as these can be convenient devices to cement coalitions within the elite.
Short-sighted and unimaginative, too ready to retreat from the broad social democratic vision to protect their own fiefdoms, union leaders receive a great deal of criticism.
The state was the fiefdom of the dictator and his family.
Their story colorfully illustrates the contingent, personalized, and fiefdom-like history of early institution building, as well as the great associated opportunities of clientelism.
Though proponents intended the local systems to secure the district paternalist's mastery over his fiefdom, the model might have evolved into an outlet for grassroots community radio.
At the stroke of a pen a new interfering busybody will be given a gigantic budget with which to expand their personal fiefdom and create another mountain of red tape.
From Europarl Parallel Corpus - English
Although they bear no relation to reality, the boundaries—once established—will begin to acquire the status of fiefdoms.
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