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government
/ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/
The term carries a dual weight: it refers both to the abstract system of authority (the concept) and the specific group of people currently in power (the administration). In common usage, there is often a tension between the 'government' as a neutral provider of public services and the 'government' as a political entity that can be criticized or opposed. This creates a sliding scale from technical administrative language to highly charged political rhetoric. Compared to "administration," which feels more temporary and managerial, "government" implies a deeper, more permanent structural authority over a territory and its people.
Countable when referring to a specific political administration or the body of people in power ('The current government is facing protests'). Uncountable when referring to the general concept or act of ruling and state control ('Good government requires transparency').
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Just read that the government is basically trying to kill off DeFi. Total overreach.
Maybe if you got a real job, you wouldn't be so pressed about it.