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The article deals with the various viewpoints concerning the reception of the core of government as perceived by the Luxembourgs and by the Piasts of Silesia throughout the 14th century. On one hand, the feudal principle stands out clearly, on the other hand, it is the hereditary right that is dominant. However, neither Luxembourgs nor Silesian dukes applied the one legal principle rigorously. The selected examples show the situations where the above-mentioned principles were applied and how.