imperium in imperio
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The latter were opposed upon the specious argument that such extended rights would constitute an imperium in imperio, and thus a condition incompatible with the safety and the conservation of complete control.
From Origin of the Anglo-Boer War Revealed (2nd ed.) The Conspiracy of the 19th Century Unmasked by Thomas, C. H.
The commercial concessions which Clive had forced from him gave the English an imperium in imperio.
From Rulers of India: Lord Clive by Malleson, George Bruce
Paying no taxes, they become independent of the state, an imperium in imperio, a power rivaling that of organized society itself.
From Exempting the Churches An Argument for the Abolition of This Unjust and Unconstitutional Practice by James F. Morton. Jr.
The existence of an imperium in imperio which comes between them and their people is of course distasteful to the mandarins; and they are bent on curtailing its privileges.
From The Awakening of China by Martin, W. A. P. (William Alexander Parsons)
It would remain, but would remain subject to a Parliament which would not allow an imperium in imperio.
From The Life of Froude by Paul, Herbert W. (Herbert Woodfield)
