gov

abbreviation

1
government; governor
2
governmental institution
—usually preceded by a period
—used in web addresses

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“Gov.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gov. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.

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