gov't

A form of government — The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.

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Meanings

gov't1

noungov't (countable and uncountable, plural gov'ts)

plural gov'ts · alternative govᵗ · alternative govt · alternative govt. · alternative Govt. · alternative Gov't

  1. abbreviationcountableuncountableAbbreviation of government.

Gov't2

noun
  1. abbreviationlawAbbreviation of government.

Synonyms & antonyms

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APA

gov't. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gov't

MLA

“gov't.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gov't. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “gov't,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gov't.

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