old regime; former system
Refers to a previous political, social, or organizational system, often with a connotation of being outdated or replaced.
革命後、旧体制の官僚は一掃された。
After the revolution, officials of the old regime were purged.
彼は旧体制の復活を夢見ている。
He dreams of the revival of the old system.
The revolutionaries aimed to overthrow the old regime.
The old regime collapsed following the defeat in the war.
The company broke away from the old system and announced a new management policy.