The state of being governed.
The process, or the power, of governing; government or administration.
Accountability for consistent, cohesive policies, processes and decision rights.
The specific system by which a political system is ruled.
The group of people who make up an administrative body.
Government department, at the administrative level normally headed by a minister (or equivalent rank, e.g. secretary of state), who holds it as portfolio, especially in a constitutional monarchy, but also as a polity
The clergy of nonapostolic Protestant churches.
The complete body of government ministers (whether or not they are in cabinet) under the leadership of a head of government (such as a prime minister)
Work of a spiritual or charitable nature.
A ministration
The active practice and education of the minister of a particular religion or faith.