central government

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noun

The supreme national authority of a country or state, responsible for nationwide administration, defense, and foreign policy, as distinct from local or regional authorities.

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It was the first supersite in England to have central government money spent on its clear-up, with work at two other sites bringing the total taxpayer's bill to £26m.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

In 2024, the last year with full data available for all seven countries, Japan’s central government deficit was 1.7% of GDP, according to the OECD.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

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the executive
the state
national government
federal government
national administration

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local council
grassroots governance
provincial authority
state government
regional government