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Meaning:

Noun:

  • In parliamentary forms of government, the branches of government that are not military, legislative or judicial, but work to apply its laws and regulations
  • the body of civilian employees of any level of government, not subject to political appointment and removal, normally hired and promoted largely on the basis of competitive examination.

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