Her Majesty's Government
/ˈhɜːr məˈdʒæstiz ˈɡʌvənmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The executive government of a Commonwealth realm in which the sovereign is the head of state, especially in the United Kingdom, responsible for governing according to constitutional principles.
Her Majesty's Government announced new legislative reforms today.
Forms
- her majesty's government
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Commentary
Use the term with capital letters when referring specifically to the UK or similar Commonwealth governments; otherwise, the phrase may appear in lowercase in other contexts.
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