Family Compact

noun

1. the Family Compact
   the ruling oligarchy in Upper Canada in the early 19th century
2. often not capitals any influential clique

Example Sentences

From France he peremptorily demanded the assistance to which Louis was pledged by the family compact.

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Pitt had broken up the family compact and could reckon on the compliance of Spain.

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The opposition to the Family Compact was of a more motley hue, as is the way with oppositions.

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But this reply to the poor settlers did not alone satisfy the schemes of the Chief or his friends, the Family Compact.

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Even the Family Compact were amazed that such things were permitted under their regime.

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