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affairs of state

NOUN
politics
Synonyms
STRONGEST
campaigning government
STRONG
backroom civics electioneering jungle legislature polity statecraft zoo
WEAK
domestic affairs foreign affairs government policy hat in the ring internal affairs matters of state political science smoke-filled room stateship

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While the kaiser could appoint or dismiss government ministers and was “consulted” on important matters, he had little or no control over the daily affairs of state.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

The monarch traditionally meets with the prime minister each week, to talk about current affairs of state.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2024

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday he would tolerate no corruption or treachery in affairs of state while his country is struggling to find the means to defend itself against Russian invaders.

From Reuters • Jul. 26, 2023

Netanyahu insists that his wife keeps out of affairs of state.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 2, 2023

He and Cleopatra needed to take time to discuss critical affairs of state.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby

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