In all these areas, the Ascanians ran into opposition from competing local princes.

I'd say they push it to the max; when the Church says jump, it's a good bet the local prince only asks how high.

Feudalism increased the power of local princes within a king's lands.

Once inside, she is put through the same rigorous paces as the other candidates to marry the local prince.

The blood hunt must be officially declared by the local prince.

They were invited to the city by the local princes and nobles.

The way maybe even the local prince of dwarves wanted it.

The law itself was old, but publication and enforcement were required, and here local princes took the lead.

Not knowing who to blame, the judge turns to the local prince.

His daughter married a local prince and further spread the religion.