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An area or organization that someone controls

kingdom

noun

something that someone controls as if they were a king or queen

domain

noun

an area of activity considered as belonging to or controlled by a particular person or group

orbit

noun

an area in which someone or something has power or influence

preserve

noun

a place or activity that is considered to belong to a particular person or group

fiefdom

noun

an area or organization that someone controls completely

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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higgledy-piggledy

mixed together in a way that is not planned, organized, or tidy

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show a bit of ankle

… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything

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