(government, political science, philosophy) A political theory in which a government or set of governments could only be deemed legitimate if it is supported by the people under which it exercises its political influence.

plural of seat of government

A political machine

A government's revenue through taxes, royalties and government participation

plural of government take

(chiefly Canada) A government-built wharf.

plural of federal government

A government that is prepared to take control in response to certain events, especially one made up of the leadership of the largest opposition party in parliament which would assume control should the ruling party be displaced in elections.

The location that is the centre of authority to govern; usually the capital city of an area.

(US, food, historical) A poor quality processed cheese, similar to regular American cheese produced and stored in the 1970s and 1980s from excess dairy milk production from dairy subsidies, created by the U.S. government to support the milk industry, and for long term storage