(government) The state representative of, or second-in-command of a governor, or Crown, who usually acts as the nominal chief executive officer of the realm.

plural of governess-cart

(historical) A light two-wheeled carriage with springs; a trap.

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

(law) Abbreviation of government.

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

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

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

(grammar) A constituent of a phrase that is governed by another.

plural of governee