单词	governments
释义	government noun gov·​ern·​ment ˈgə-vər(n)-mənt  -və-mənt; ˈgə-bᵊm-ənt, -vᵊm- often attributive 1 : the body of persons that constitutes the governing authority of a political unit or organization: such as a : the officials comprising the governing body of a political unit and constituting the organization as an active agency The government was slow to react to the crisis. b capitalized : the executive branch of the U.S. federal government c capitalized : a small group of persons holding simultaneously the principal political executive offices of a nation or other political unit and being responsible for the direction and supervision of public affairs: (1) : administration sense 4b (2) : such a group in a parliamentary system constituted by the cabinet or by the ministry 2 a : the organization, machinery, or agency through which a political unit exercises authority and performs functions and which is usually classified according to the distribution of power within it She works for the federal government. b : the complex of political institutions, laws, and customs through which the function of governing is carried out 3 : the act or process of governing specifically : authoritative direction or control 4 : the continuous exercise of authority over and the performance of functions for a political unit : rule 5 : political science studied economics and government 6 a : the office, authority, or function of governing b obsolete : the term during which a governing official holds office 7 obsolete : moral conduct or behavior : discretion governmental ˌgə-vər(n)-ˈmen-tᵊl  adjective governmentalize ˌgə-vər(n)-ˈmen-tə-ˌlīz  transitive verb governmentally ˌgə-vər(n)-ˈmen-tᵊl-ē  adverb Synonyms administration authority governance jurisdiction regime régime regimen rule See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The government has been slow to react to the crisis. She works for the federal government. We need to improve relations with foreign governments. He is a firm believer in democratic government. We learned about different methods of government. The country has been damaged by many years of weak government. See More Recent Examples on the Web Mike Parrish converted a former Cold War shelter for British government and military personnel into a museum. CBS News, 18 Sep. 2022 But when Amin gave his expulsion order, the British government didn't leap into action. Lucy Fulford, CNN, 18 Sep. 2022 Whisky sold in the U.K. is heavily taxed at 70% of the retail price, but that money goes first to the British government in London before filtering down to officials in Scotland and then local councils. WSJ, 17 Sep. 2022 Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan will attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday, after accepting an invitation from the British government. Reuters, NBC News, 17 Sep. 2022 The lines for the viewing stretched for miles and the British government set up a live queue tracker to monitor crowds. Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2022 The British government has faced backlash over what some diplomats call an unfair two-tier system. Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022 The British government may end the country’s cap on banker bonuses to boost London’s competitiveness as a financial capital, which took quite a knock from Brexit. David Meyer, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2022 The British government has barred the Chagossians from returning, citing defense and security interests. Katie Mcque, Anchorage Daily News, 15 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology see govern First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3 Phrases Containing government big government self-government parliamentary government anti-government local government presidential government student government counter-government sub-government machine of government See More big government self-government parliamentary government anti-government local government presidential government student government counter-government sub-government machine of government See More Kids Definition government noun gov·​ern·​ment ˈgə-vərn-mənt  -vər-mənt 1 : control and direction of public business (as of a city or a nation) The mayor makes decisions regarding the government of city departments. 2 : a system of control : an established form of political rule a democratic government 3 : the people making up a governing body Their governments are committed to peace. Legal Definition government noun gov·​ern·​ment ˈgə-vər-mənt, -vərn-  1 : the act or process of governing specifically : authoritative direction or control 2 : the office, authority, or function of governing 3 : the continuous exercise of authority over and the performance of functions for a political unit : rule 4 a : the organization, machinery, or agency through which a political unit exercises authority and performs functions and which is usually classified according to the distribution of power within it b : the complex of political institutions, laws, and customs through which the function of governing is carried out 5 : the body of persons that constitutes the governing authority of a political unit or organization: as a : the officials comprising the governing body of a political unit and constituting the organization as an active agency b capitalized : the executive branch of the U.S. federal government c : the prosecution in a criminal case in its capacity as agents of the political unit the government failed to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt governments noun plural of government 1 as in administrations lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation) government by the people, for the people Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance administrations governances rules regimes jurisdictions dictatorships authorities sovereignties powers tyrannies leaderships regimens reigns régimes dominions oppressions dominations regulations managements autocracies supremacies hegemonies subjugations sovranties sways directions commands supervisions superintendences masteries 2 as in managements the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something a board involved in the government of the distribution of benefits to veterans Synonyms & Similar Words managements administrations operations controls stewardships supervisions directions governances oversights regulations handlings leaderships presidencies guidance superintendencies agencies superintendences charges care intendances conducts custodies rulerships logistics machinations protections generalships trusts manipulations wards guardianships laps tutelages coadministrations codirections egises aegises co-directions
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