powerful criminal elements or organizations that use violence and intimidation to harm others; vicious power

The geographic area or domain over which a person, group, or country exerts power or control.

reactionary forces, especially as used in political rhetoric

feudalistic influence; feudal power

A social force or influence formed by long-standing customs or habits that is difficult to change in the short term.

evil criminal groups with the characteristics of a mafia or underworld syndicate

forces or groups seeking to divide a country or region; separatist movements

(variant form) a snobbish person who values power and wealth over character; to be snobbish