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government - noun

  1. The continuous exercise of authority over a political unit: administration, control, direction, governance, rule. See control. politics.
  2. A system by which a political unit is controlled: governance, regime, rule. See politics.
  3. Authoritative control over the affairs of others: administration, direction, management, superintendence, supervision. See over.