Governing: alternatives and connections

Ruling; governing; prevailing; controlling; predominant; as, the dominant party, church, spirit, power.

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Ruling; governing; prevailing; controlling; predominant; as, the dominant party, church, spirit, power.

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of Legislate

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The act of legislating; preparation and enactment of laws; the laws enacted.

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Bad government; want of government.

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To rule badly; to misgovern.

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To direct and control, as the actions or conduct of men, either by established laws or by arbitrary will; to regulate by authority.

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To direct and control, as the actions or conduct of men, either by established laws or by arbitrary will; to regulate by authority.

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The act of administering; government of public affairs; the service rendered, or duties assumed, in conducting affairs; the conducting of any office…

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Exercise of authority; control; government; arrangement.

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The act of governing; the exercise of authority; the administration of laws; control; direction; regulation; as, civil, church, or family government.

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