Governments
Rules and governments are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rules" instead a noun "Governments".
Rules
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Planetary Nation: While single planetary governments are the norm, balkanization is common enough that the Third Imperium has rules for intraplanetary warfare.
Source: Tabletop Game / Traveller -
The Empire: Subverted, The empire that rules the The Dragon Island Archipelago was created by several governments willingly uniting and is an ally to Fragaria.
Source: Webcomic / Slightly Damned -
Though she doesn't bear the title of empress, she still rules over not just Cheliax but also the neighboring lands of Nidal and Isger, who follow her edicts through puppet governments.
Source: The Emperor
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