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Definition governing in American English

governing adjective

adjective
/ˈɡʌvərnɪŋ/
1

a governing authority has the power to govern a country, city, etc.

Example

a governing party/authority/coalition

Example

the governing class of ancient Rome

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absolute absolutist autonomous
2

a governing organization has the power to control a larger organization

Example

a governing agency/board

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structural established informal
3

a governing law or principle is a rule that controls a situation or an activity

Synonyms and related words
social self-imposed governing
Definition governing in American English