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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

However, despite her regular visits from the US head of state, she sought to keep Balmoral as place where the affairs of state did not usually intrude.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2025

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

Freed temporarily from the affairs of state, Elizabeth and Philip spent more time with their children while at Balmoral.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2022

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