government body
/ˈɡʌvərn.mənt ˈbɒdi/ · gov·er·n·ment ˈbod·i
noun
- An organization or institution that is responsible for the administration and governance of a country, state, or municipality. The government body in charge of education has implemented new policies to improve student outcomes.
- A department or agency within a government that is responsible for a specific function or activity. The environmental protection government body has been working to reduce pollution in the city's waterways.
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Did you know? The term 'government body' is often used interchangeably with 'government agency', although some sources make a distinction between the two, with 'agency' referring to a specific department or office within the government.