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
Example Sentences
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The Family Compact men had fallen on evil days.
From British Supremacy & Canadian Self-Government, 1839-1854 by J. L. (John Lyle) Morison
In Upper Canada, the Conservative and Family Compact group had to face a vigorous Reforming opposition.
From British Supremacy & Canadian Self-Government, 1839-1854 by J. L. (John Lyle) Morison
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 John Charles Dent
The Government until then was composed of members of the Family Compact, and they determined to keep settlers in the dark, and to allow the Laird of McNab to do as he pleased.
From The Last Laird of MacNab An Episode in the Settlement of MacNab Township, Upper Canada by Various
Worst of all, it soon appeared that Godoy was bent on reviving the policy of the Family Compact, making common cause even with the murderers of Louis XVI in order to thwart England's expansion oversea.
From William Pitt and the Great War by John Holland Rose
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