1. Verb form
of Govern
2. Adjective
Holding the superiority; prevalent; controlling; as, a governing wind; a governing party in a state.
3. Adjective
Requiring a particular case.
4. Noun
the act of governing; exercising authority; "regulations for the governing of state prisons"; "he had considerable experience of government"
Vocabulary classified under Politics and government
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