Seat of Government
/ˈsiːt əv ˈɡʌvərnmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The location where a government's central administrative offices and leaders are officially established and conduct affairs.
The capital city is recognized as the seat of government for the country.
- (n.) The legally designated city, place, or premises where the government exercises its sovereign powers.
The constitution stipulates that the seat of government shall be at the designated capital.
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- seat of government
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Commentary
Typically refers to the physical location recognized by law as the center of government operations; important in constitutional and administrative law contexts.
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