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fiefdom

noun/ˈfiːfdəm/

C1CEFR level
60/100Rarity: rare
TechnicalRegister

A domain over which a manager exercises jealously guarded, quasi-autonomous control.

Each regional head ran his division like a personal fiefdom, resisting central oversight.

Similar: domain, turf

Topic: Leadership & management in Business English

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