government
[/ˈɡʌv.ərn.mənt/]
nounmasculinepl: governments
governo
1. The system or group of people that runs a country, state, or organization
The government passed new legislation on healthcare.
O governo aprovou uma nova legislação sobre saúde.
2. The exercise of control or authority over a political unit or organization
Good government requires transparency and accountability.
Um bom governo requer transparência e responsabilidade.
3. The administrative division or branch responsible for running public affairs
Federal government agencies oversee environmental protection.
Órgãos do governo federal supervisionam a proteção ambiental.
Related Idioms & Phrases
government shutdown - encerramento do governo
government spending - gastos do governo
government agency - agência governamental
form of government - forma de governo
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