guv'ment

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

nounguv'ment (plural guv'ments)

plural guv'ments

  1. pronunciation spellingPronunciation spelling of government.
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APA

guv'ment. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/guv'ment

MLA

“guv'ment.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/guv'ment. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “guv'ment,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/guv'ment.

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