Glossary
106 terms defined — economic, geographic, government & more
Theocracy
GovernmentA form of government in which religious leaders or institutions hold political power, and religious law serves as the basis for governance.
Example: Iran is often described as a theocratic republic.
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Government type
Trafficking in Persons
GovernmentThe illegal trade of human beings for forced labor, sexual exploitation, or other forms of modern slavery.
Example: An estimated 40 million people worldwide are victims of modern slavery.
Related field:
Trafficking in persons
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