little empire
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a small area or organization that someone controls, often in a selfish way
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- All the bureaucrats jealously guarded their own little empires.
- The department head created his own little empire within the company.
- She built a little empire by controlling all the office supplies.
- Each manager seemed to have their own little empire to protect.
- He ruled his little empire with strict policies and procedures.
- The supervisor's little empire included three departments under his control.
- They were unwilling to share resources outside their little empire.
- Her little empire in the marketing division gave her considerable influence.
- The team leader defended his little empire against any outside interference.
- Breaking down these little empires was essential for better collaboration.