fiefdom
/ˈfifdəm/
an area over which a person has complete control
fiefdom in a sentence
“Each department head treated their team as a personal fiefdom.”
Origin of fiefdom
Medieval Latin feodum feudal estate, from Frankish fehu cattle, property
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realm
a kingdom; a field or domain of activity
purview
the scope of influence or concern
aegis
the protection, backing, or support of a powerful person or organization
sovereignty
supreme power or authority; self-governance
suzerainty
a position of control over a dependent state's foreign affairs
dominion
sovereignty or control over a territory