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pocket borough

/ˈpɒkɪt ˈbʌrə/

Tradução: Distrito eleitoral histórico do Reino Unido controlado por um único indivíduo ou família, geralmente antes da Lei de Reforma de 1832; o 'bolso' indicava que a cadeira estava no bolso de um patrono rico, que podia efetivamente nomear o membro do Parlamento.

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/ˈpɒkɪt ˈbʌrə/C2formalbritishpoliticalobsoleto
  • ptDistrito eleitoral histórico do Reino Unido controlado por um único indivíduo ou família, geralmente antes da Lei de Reforma de 1832; o 'bolso' indicava que a cadeira estava no bolso de um patrono rico, que podia efetivamente nomear o membro do Parlamento.

A historical term referring to a parliamentary constituency in the United Kingdom that was controlled by a single person or family, typically before the Reform Act of 1832. The 'pocket' meant the seat was in the pocket of a wealthy patron, who could effectively appoint the member of parliament.

  1. Historical electoral districtC2formalbritish

    A borough in England before the Reform Act of 1832 that was controlled by a single person or family, allowing them to elect its representative to Parliament without opposition.

    ptDistrito eleitoral podre controlado

    • The Duke of Newcastle controlled several pocket boroughs in the 18th century.
    • Pocket boroughs were often criticized for being undemocratic.
    • The Reform Act of 1832 abolished most pocket boroughs.