Noun

(wikipedia ministry) (ministries)

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

She works for the ministry of finance.

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)

''The premier offered his last ministry' s resignation to the monarch, and is asked the form a new one in accordance with the election results

A ministration

The active practice and education of the minister of a particular religion or faith.

(Christianity)

the present ministry of the Holy Spirit

Noun

(en noun)

Mode of rule or management.

A form of government, or the government in power (as in a socialist regime).

A period of rule.

A regulated system; a regimen.

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(hydrology) A set of characteristics.