heptarchy
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The early history of England is often studied in the context of its heptarchy, with scholars focusing on the political struggles among these seven kingdoms.
Definition:The political and social system of seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms that existed in England before the 9th century.
From British heptarchy
Example:The residual power of the regional leaders was still felt even after the heptarchy ended, impacting the nascent central government of the Wessex kings.
Definition:The remaining or leftover power, which was after the decline of the heptarchy.
From residual power
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