Family Compact
Britishnoun
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the ruling oligarchy in Upper Canada in the early 19th century
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(often not capitals) any influential clique
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Index: Mc His opinion of Mackenzie, 3; on the Family Compact, 10; on revolution, 18; on Mackenzie, 27; view of parliamentary government under Constitutional Act, 54, 55.
From The Makers of Canada: Index and Dictionary of Canadian History by Various
Spain appealed to France for her aid by the terms of the Family Compact.
From A History of the Four Georges and of William IV, Volume III by McCarthy, Justin
He allied himself with the Family Compact, and was guided by the advice of that body in his administration of public affairs.
From The Canadian Portrait Gallery - Volumes 1 to 4 by Dent, John Charles
The leaders of the Family Compact in Nova Scotia were not only men of ability and integrity, they had also a reasoned theory of government.
From The Tribune of Nova Scotia A Chronicle of Joseph Howe by Grant, W. L. (William Lawson)
The Family Compact were alarmed, and before any steps could be taken towards entering upon the proposed inquiry they prevailed upon the Governor, Francis Gore, to prorogue the House.
From The Canadian Portrait Gallery - Volumes 1 to 4 by Dent, John Charles
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