Words · Common
governing
/ˈɡʌvɚnɪŋ/ · 9 letters · 7 distinct letters
- adjective
responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws
governing bodies
- noun
the act of governing; exercising authority
regulations for the governing of state prisons
- verb
bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
We cannot regulate the way people dress
- verb
direct or strongly influence the behavior of
His belief in God governs his conduct
- verb
exercise authority over; as of nations
Who is governing the country now?