In the early 1970s, the Temple established a more formal hierarchy for its socialistic model.

A formal hierarchy of settlements, known as a multiple estate appears to have been common in 10th century England.

There is no leader nor formal hierarchy; the strongest voices are the oldest and most powerful.

Influence costs because of the absence of a formal hierarchy and administration within the strategic alliance.

The clergy has no formal hierarchy; obedience is enforced through might.

Sometimes the clergy of a state church with a formal hierarchy are called prelates without having ordinary jurisdiction.

This allows them to remain organized despite the lack of an extensive formal hierarchy.

He could not fight Sharpe through the formal hierarchy, only in the dark lanes of his hatred.

(The common manager can coordinate them through the formal hierarchy).

The organisation has no formal hierarchy, leader, or media figurehead.