palace politics: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- The practices, maneuverings, and rivalries among members of a royal court or elite institution related to gaining or retaining power and favor.
- By extension, internal jockeying for influence and advantage within any high-level organization or administration.
Examples
BetaThe constant palace politics made it difficult for any advisor to have a stable position in the court.
The constant palace politics made it difficult for any advisor to have a stable position in the court.
During the Renaissance, palace politics often dictated who gained favor with the ruling family.
During the Renaissance, palace politics often dictated who gained favor with the ruling family.
The ambassador quickly learned to navigate the palace politics to succeed in his diplomatic mission.
The ambassador quickly learned to navigate the palace politics to succeed in his diplomatic mission.
Despite her talents, she fell victim to palace politics and was sidelined from power.
Despite her talents, she fell victim to palace politics and was sidelined from power.
Examples:
- EN: She is not interested in palace politics.ES: Ella no está interesada en las políticas del palacio.ID: Dia selalu tidak pernah tertarik dengan apa yang terjadi di istana.
- EN: In English it's called palace politics.ID: Dalam bahasa Inggris itu disebut politik istana.
- EN: He never intervened in palace politics.ID: Dia tidak pernah ikut campur dalam politik istana.
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