A form of government in which the powers of all provincial and local governments are specified by a single national government.

plural of head of government

The chief officer of the executive branch of a government, often presiding over a cabinet; usually called Prime Minister (in a parliamentary system) or President (in a presidential system).

(uncountable) Any articles issued in conformity with US military regulations or procedures

Any form of government whose remit covers an area less than that of the nation and, in some cases, less than that of a state.

A representative of the government. / A supporter of the government. / (Australia, euphemistic, obsolete or historical) A convict.

(Australia, slang) The deliberately slow pace of work supposed to be typical of government workers.

plural of form of government

(geopolitics) An independent polity that claims to be the legitimate government of a country, but is forced to operate from another country.

plural of government in exile