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
The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.
overheid
The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.
rectie
(grammar, linguistics) The relationship between a word and its dependents.
What does "government" mean?
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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."
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noun The system or method by which a place is governed.
"The colony was granted self-government in 1957."
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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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