government

Noun

• the study of government of states and other political units

• (government) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed
  • tyrannical government
    

• the act of governing; exercising authority
  • regulations for the governing of state prisons
    
  • he had considerable experience of government
    

• the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
  • the government reduced taxes
    
  • the matter was referred to higher authorities
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  politics , political science , governing , governance , government activity , administration , authorities , regime