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

"Tyrannical government"

Category: General

2.Definition: the act of governing; exercising authority

"Regulations for the governing of state prisons", "He had considerable experience of government"

Related Noun(s):administration, governance

Category: General

3.Definition: the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

"The government reduced taxes", "The matter was referred to higher authorities"

Related Noun(s):authorities, regime

Category: General

4.Definition: the study of government of states and other political units

Related Noun(s):politics

Category: General