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Government Issue

Anything issued to an inmate in a county, state, or federal prison, by the prison itself. Also the name of a punk rock band.
This razor sucks! What do you expect, it’s government issue.
by Deranged Don November 2, 2025
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Governista

governista (noun)

Pronunciation: /ɡʌv-əˈnɪs-tə/

Definition:
A person who champions, practises, or promotes good governance.

Origin:
Blend of governance + the Italian/Spanish suffix -ista, meaning “one who supports or practices” (as in barista, fashionista). Coined to celebrate those who make good governance look effortless — or at least mildly satisfying.

A governista is a champion of planning and policy, a defender of good process and a warrior for well-run meetings. Governistas champion integrity, accountability and strategic thinking, all while juggling organisation charts and budgets, agendas, compliance deadlines and member expectations — usually with good humour, a lot of caffeine and snacks. They remind the world that strong governance isn’t about red tape - it’s about creating clarity, confidence and trust so organisations and communities can thrive.
Governistas know that real authority isn’t in a fancy title — it’s in well written minutes.
“Our new Treasurer colour-coded the budget and explained our conflict of interest policies in plain English. She's a total governista.
by Liquorice Allsorts Consulting November 3, 2025
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Governmente

Govern meaning to rule
Mente meaning mind

Mind control
The latin origin of "Governmente"; means mind contol.
by Modern Women January 5, 2026
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Quasi Government movement

A movement that seeks to promote the formation of any number of governments within a government that would take care of peoples needs such as education,derence, medical care etc.
In the eyes of the host government it would not be considered ligit.
There are many drug dealers in the movement who wish to set up drug cartels as Quasi governments because it is better to have people to suport them and that is one way to do it.
by Judge dredd7 September 30, 2011
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'ello governor

Say this to someone who talks to a stranger or person they do not know for too long.
(Pronoucnced, 'ello govnor')
Man1 : *Talking to a stranger*
Man1 finishes talking to the stranger

Man2 : "'ello governor, right? Haha"
by Nyan_ June 29, 2017
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