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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
The practice of obtaining more power, responsibility or staff within an organization for the purpose of self-aggrandizement..
This increase has not been caused by empire-building on the part of transport managers, who have to convince such hard-headed men as accountants and boards of directors of their arguments.
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Empire-building means The practice of obtaining more power, responsibility or staff within an organization for the purpose of self-aggrandizement..
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This increase has not been caused by empire-building on the part of transport managers, who have to convince such hard-headed men as accountants and boards of directors of their arguments.
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