the profession devoted to governing and to political affairs | the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste |
the activities and affairs involved in managing a state or a government | a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations) |
the study of government of states and other political units | a particular society at a particular time and place |
the opinion you hold with respect to political questions | the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization |
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power | |