imperium in imperio
名词 n.
英文释义
名词 n.
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A state within a state, inclusive of deep states or other forces which operate with sovereign-like impunity within a polity.
— ...the system of presiding chiefs... was most anomalous,—an imperium in imperio,—and weakened the bond of loyal attachment to the throne. Of what use were the kings of Chow, if they could not do their proper work of government, but must be continually devolving it on one or other of their vassals?
词源
Borrowed from Latin imperium in imperio.
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