governments

1. the organization that is the governing authority of a political unitExamples: "the government reduced taxes"; "the matter was referred to higher authorities"Synonyms: authorities, government, regime

2. the act of governing; exercising authorityExamples: "regulations for the governing of state prisons"; "he had considerable experience of government"Synonyms: administration, governance, governing, government, government activity

3. (government) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governedExamples: "tyrannical government"Synonyms: government

4. the study of government of states and other political unitsSynonyms: government, political science, politics