<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>A particular form or system of government: civil polity; ecclesiastical polity</li><li>The condition of being constituted as a state or other organized community or body: The polity of ancient Athens became a standard for later governments</li><li>Government or administrative regulation: The colonists demanded independence in matters of internal polity</li><li>A state or other organized community or body</li></ul>