A 'ministry' (usually preceded by the
definite article, i.e. 'the ministry') refers to a collective body of
government ministers headed by a
prime minister. Although the term "
cabinet" can in some circumstances be a synonym, a ministry can be a broader concept which might including office-holders that do not participate in cabinet meetings. Other titles can include "administration" or "government" to describe similar collectives in a parliamentary system.
See also
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List of Australian ministries
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List of British ministries
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List of Canadian ministries