Finished in government (4)

I believe the answer is:

over

'finished' is the definition.
('over' can be similar in meaning to 'finished')

'in government' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'OVER' is hidden within 'government'.

(Other definitions for over that I've seen before include "A bowler's round in cricket" , "Finished like cricket session" , "superior position" , "Work out of hours" , "Completely ended" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph, The Globe and Mail and The Mirror.

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