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government in power
[ˈɡʌvənmənt ɪn ˈpaʊər]
noun phrase
pl: governments in power
governo no poder
1.
The political party or coalition that currently holds executive authority and controls the state apparatus
The government in power announced new economic policies.
O governo no poder anunciou novas políticas econômicas.
2.
The administration that is currently leading a country or region
The government in power has been in office for two years.
O governo no poder está no cargo há dois anos.
Synonyms
ruling party
administration
incumbent government
current administration
governing coalition
Antonyms
opposition
government out of power
former government
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
governo no poder
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese media and political discourse
São Paulo
governo em exercício
Alternative formal expression used in official documents
Portugal
governo em funções
Portuguese preference for describing the current administration
Related Idioms & Phrases
those in power
the powers that be
hold power
come to power
stay in power
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