pseudo-feudal

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Pseudo-feudal (adjective)

Definition: Describing a system or structure that appears or imitates feudalism, often with hierarchical social relationships, but lacks the true characteristics or essence of feudalism.

Example sentences:

Many critics argue that the company's organizational structure is pseudo-feudal, with top-down authority and little room for employee input.
The pseudo-feudal system established in the dystopian novel was an oppressive regime that mirrored elements of feudalism.
In his book, the author presents a pseudo-feudal society where power is concentrated in the hands of a few aristocrats.