Definition of "fiefdoms" []

• Plural form of fiefdom. (noun)

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• "The existing alphabet soup of agencies and separate local fiefdoms is a dysfunctional mess."
• "The irony is that you're more likely to get all of the megaprojects, and fewer improvements to the roadways in your neighborhood, if you take away some element of control for project spending via local 'fiefdoms' -- like the mayor and city council of your city, etc."
• ""fiefdoms" - is both unwieldy and expensive, they say."