imperial circle

noun

An administrative grouping within the Holy Roman Empire in its Early Modern period, primarily for the organization of common defensive structure and the collection of taxes.

Meanings

nounimperial circle (plural imperial circles)

plural imperial circles

  1. historicalAn administrative grouping within the Holy Roman Empire in its Early Modern period, primarily for the organization of common defensive structure and the collection of taxes.
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