non-governmental organization

n. NGO, organization that is not part a government, organization that is not part of the government structure in a direct manner

A non-governmental organization (NGO) is a legally constituted organization created by private persons or organizations with no participation or representation of any government. In the cases in which NGOs are funded totally or partially by governments, the NGO maintains its non governmental status as far as no government representatives are part of the organization.
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