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n. - A temporary ruling body moved to or formed in a foreign land by people who have been kicked out and who hope to rule when their country is liberated.

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  • February 1976 formally proclaimed a government-in-exile of the
  • The Dalai Lama and the government-in-exile deny those allegations.
  • His report was circulated by the London-based Polish government-in-exile.
  • For 40 years Upper Dharmsala has been the seat of the Tibetan government-in-exile.
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