Feudalism

/ˈfjuːdəlɪzəm/

Synonyms

  • manorialism
  • nobility system
  • serfdom

Slang Meanings

Old school power dynamics
The way that company operates feels like a feudalism, with the boss sitting on top.
Pay to play
In that organization, it's all about feudalism; you have to curry favor with the higher-ups to get anywhere.