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government

go·vern·ment

UK/ˈɡʌv.ə.mənt/ US/ˈɡʌv.ɚ(n).mənt/ very common

noun

1.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

  • “the government reduced taxes”
  • “the matter was referred to higher authorities”
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2.

(government) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed

  • “tyrannical government”
3.

the act of governing; exercising authority

  • “regulations for the governing of state prisons”
  • “he had considerable experience of government”
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4.

the study of government of states and other political units

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Origin

From Middle English governement, from Old French governement (modern French gouvernement), from governer (see govern) + -ment.

Phrases

  • band government
  • branch of government
  • caretaker government
  • central government
  • close enough for government work
  • form of government
  • good enough for government work
  • government agent

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