the act of governing; exercising authority | a religious rite or service prescribed by ecclesiastical authorities |
(government) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed | the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group |
the study of government of states and other political units | a job in an organization |
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit | place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed |
| professional or clerical workers in an office |
| an administrative unit of government |
| (of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power |