government

• Nom désignant le groupe de personnes qui exercent l'autorité pour diriger un pays ou un État ; système de gouvernement ou de contrôle.

A noun referring to the group of people with the authority to govern a country or state; a system of ruling or controlling.

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1. Governing bodyA2formalpolitical

   The group of people with the authority to govern a country or state; a particular ministry in charge of a government department.

   gouvernement

   • The government announced new tax reforms.
   • The British government consists of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
   • Local government handles community services like waste collection.

   Synonymesadministrationcabinetcouncilestablishmentexecutiveleadershipministryregime

2. Act of governingB1formalpolitical

   The act or process of governing or overseeing the control and direction of a country, state, or organization.

   gouvernement (action de gouverner)

   • Good government requires transparency and accountability.
   • The new government focused on economic recovery.
   • Democratic government relies on the will of the people.

   Synonymesadministrationcontroldirectiongovernancemanagementregulationrulestewardshipsupervision

3. Governing body of an organizationB2formal

   The people who control or manage an organization or institution.

   Organe dirigeant d'une organisation

   • The university government approved the new curriculum.
   • Student government organized the campus festival.
   • The company government met to discuss budget cuts.

   Synonymesadministrationboarddirectorateexecutivegoverning bodyleadershipmanagement