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