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RDF Terms

Government Organization

An independent organization exercising political and/or regulatory authority over a political unit, people, geographical region, etc., as well as performing certain functions for this unit or body.

Negative example: A corporation, which is owned and therefore not independent.

The State of Washington Office of Financial Management; the Food and Drug Administration; the Scottish Parliament.

Includes administrative, regulatory, and enforcement organizations created or sanctioned by country or sub-country governments.