n. [ F. gouvernement. See Govern. ]
That free government which we have so dearly purchased, free commonwealth. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
I here resign my government to thee. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
When we, in England, speak of the government, we generally understand the ministers of the crown for the time being. Mozley & W. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. gouvernemental. ] Pertaining to government; made by government;
n. A temporary government moved to or formed in a foreign land by exiles who hope to rule when their country is liberated. [ WordNet 1.5 ]