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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology
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govern rule with authority XIII; direct, regulate, sway XIV; (of grammatical regimen) XVI. — OF.
governer (mod.
gouverner) :- L.
gubernāre steer, direct, rule — Gr.
kubernân steer.
So
governance XIV. — OF.
governess XV. Shortening of †
governeress (XIV); see
-ESS1.
government XVI. — (O)F.
governor XIII. — OF.
governeor (mod.
gouverneur) — L.
gubernātor.
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Transcript from: Washington Transcript Service; 9/23/2009; 700+ words
; ...and that plotted to blow up this very building. In Afghanistan and Pakistan, we and many nations here are helping these governments develop the capacity to take the lead in this effort, while working to advance opportunity and security for their people...
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Transcript from: Washington Transcript Service; 9/23/2009; 700+ words
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Transcript from: Washington Transcript Service; 9/23/2009; 700+ words
; ...intention of questioning whether or not the V.A. should award bonuses. MITCHELL: We're all here to do what's right for our veterans and instill the trust and integrity that they should expect from their government. Our goal should
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Transcript from: Washington Transcript Service; 9/23/2009; 700+ words
; ...toward that end, we will continue to push and work toward release of political prisoners, a genuine dialogue between the government and the opposition and the ethnic minority parties that allows the people of Burma to shape their own democratic future...
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Transcript from: Washington Transcript Service; 9/23/2009; 700+ words
; ...employment discrimination including those who work for state governments. Fully qualified individuals are being denied employment...businesses with 15 or more employees, employment agencies, government agencies and labor unions from using sexual orientation or...
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Some U.S. Scholars Skip Talks With Iran's Leader
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Communism
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