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pocket borough

/ˈpɒkɪt ˈbʌrə/

翻译: 历史术语,指英国议会中由某一个人或家族控制的选区,尤其在1832年改革法案之前。「口袋」意为该席位掌握在富有的庇护人手中,他实际上可以指派议员。

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/ˈpɒkɪt ˈbʌrə/C2formalbritishpolitical已废弃
  • zh历史术语,指英国议会中由某一个人或家族控制的选区,尤其在1832年改革法案之前。「口袋」意为该席位掌握在富有的庇护人手中,他实际上可以指派议员。

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.

    zh口袋选区

    • 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.