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

Any of several forms of government of federations. / (US) The national government of the United States, in contrast to government at the state level.

(politics) A government that rules temporarily, for example after a motion of no confidence in a parliamentary system.

(dated, derogatory) Government by women, whether in politics or domestic affairs.

(politics) A government that is led by the military.

plural of military government

plural of government expenditure

(finance, government) A bond issued by a national government, generally with a promise to pay periodic interest payments and to repay the face value on the maturity date.

government spending

plural of government bond