"government shutdown" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: government shutdowns [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} government shutdown (plural government shutdowns)
  1. (politics) The cessation of non-essential operations or services of a government, often as a result of a budget crisis. Categories (topical): Politics Related terms: continuing resolution
    Sense id: en-government_shutdown-en-noun-9REHG9Tf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, politics

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