government
noun
[ ˈɡʌv(ə)nˌm(ə)nt ]
• the group of people with the authority to govern a country or state; a particular ministry in office.
• "the government's economic record"
Similar:
administration,
executive,
regime,
authority,
powers that be,
directorate,
council,
leadership,
management,
cabinet,
ministry,
rule,
term of office,
incumbency,
top brass,
• the relation between a governed and a governing word.
Origin:
Middle English: from Old French governement, from governer (see govern).
