1. Government regulation and oversight of economic, social, or industrial activities
The country implemented strict state control over all major industries.
O país implementou um rígido controle estatal sobre todas as indústrias principais.
2. The power exercised by the state to manage or direct particular sectors or aspects of society
State control of the media was a hallmark of the authoritarian regime.
O controle estatal da mídia foi uma marca registrada do regime autoritário.