governments

/ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ · noun

Meaning

The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.
(grammar) The relationship between a word and its dependents.
The state and its administration viewed as the ruling political power.
The management or control of a system.
The tenure of a chief of state.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

governance(English)authorities(English)politics(English)regime(English)political science(English)governing(English)administration(English)administrations(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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