Family Compact
the Family Compact the ruling oligarchy in Upper Canada in the early 19th century
(often not capitals) any influential clique
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How to use Family Compact in a sentence
From France he peremptorily demanded the assistance to which Louis was pledged by the Family Compact.
The Political History of England - Vol. X. | William HuntPitt had broken up the Family Compact and could reckon on the compliance of Spain.
The Political History of England - Vol. X. | William HuntThe opposition to the Family Compact was of a more motley hue, as is the way with oppositions.
The Canadian Dominion | Oscar D. SkeltonBut this reply to the poor settlers did not alone satisfy the schemes of the Chief or his friends, the Family Compact.
The Last Laird of MacNab | VariousEven the Family Compact were amazed that such things were permitted under their regime.
The Last Laird of MacNab | Various
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