Imperial Governance
/ɪmˈpɪəriəl ˈɡʌvərnəns/
Definitions
- (n.) The system and practices by which an empire exercises control and authority over its territories and peoples, often encompassing legal, administrative, and political mechanisms.
Imperial governance established the legal framework for colonial administration.
Forms
- imperial governance
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Commentary
In legal contexts, imperial governance often includes the study of the legal structures enabling imperial control and the conflicts arising from sovereignty claims.
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