government

1. noun, the exercise of political authority over the actions, affairs, etc, of a political unit, people, etc, as well as the performance of certain functions for this unit or body; the action of governing; political rule and administration
2. noun, the system or form by which a community, etc, is ruled
3. noun, a) the executive policy-making body of a political unit, community, etc; ministry or administration b) (capital when of a specific country)
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