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

A government which is formally independent, but de facto wholly controlled by a foreign power.

(UK) The official residence of the Governor of a British dependency. / (Commonwealth of Nations) The official residence of a Governor-General.

plural of government in exile

One's (partial or full) legal name, as opposed to one's nickname or street name; one's government-recognized name.

plural of government name

The team in a British Parliamentary Style debate which gets the fifth and seventh speech (of a total of eight).

The team in a British Parliamentary Style debate which gets the first and third speech (of a total of eight).

(politics) The cessation of non-essential operations or services of a government, often as a result of a budget crisis.

plural of government shutdown