English dictionary
government
nounPronunciation
ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt
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Definitions
noun
- the act of governing; exercising authority
noun
- (government) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed
noun
- the study of government of states and other political units
noun
- the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
Example sentences
regulations for the governing of state prisons
he had considerable experience of government
tyrannical government
the government reduced taxes
the matter was referred to higher authorities