Incompetent governance Crossword Clue

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Incompetent governance Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. government that is inefficient or dishonest

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

GOVERNANCE (noun)
1. the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
2. the act of governing; exercising authority
INCOMPETENT (adjective)
1. legally not qualified or sufficient
2. not meeting requirements
INCOMPETENT (noun)
1. someone who is not competent to take effective action

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