The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word LEADERSHIP
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "Government" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case government = leadership.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does LEADERSHIP mean?
LEADERSHIP noun- The capacity of someone to lead others.
- A group of leaders.
- The office or status of a leader.