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government in Dutch

government in Dutch is regering, overheid, rectie — government means the group of people with the authority to run a country, state or other area, who make and enforce its laws and policies.

government in Dutch

regering
noun
The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.
overheid
noun
The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.
rectie
noun
(grammar, linguistics) The relationship between a word and its dependents.

What does "government" mean?

  1. noun The group of people with the authority to run a country, state or other area, who make and enforce its laws and policies.
    "The government announced an emergency cut in fuel duty."
  2. noun The system or method by which a place is governed.
    "The colony was granted self-government in 1957."
  3. noun The act of controlling and directing a country or organisation.
    "Sound government requires more than good intentions."
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government in a sentence

  • The government announced an emergency cut in fuel duty.
  • Three ministers resigned before the government fell.
  • The colony was granted self-government in 1957.
  • She studies comparative government at university.

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What is "government" in Dutch?

"government" in Dutch is regering, overheid, rectie. government means: The group of people with the authority to run a country, state or other area, who make and enforce its laws and policies.

How do you use "government" in a sentence?

Example: "The government announced an emergency cut in fuel duty." In Dutch, "government" is regering, overheid, rectie.

Are there other ways to say "government" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "government": regering, overheid, rectie.

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