governing
English meaning: Governing
Definition
To make and administer the public policy and affairs of; to exercise sovereign authority in.
Example
“The old king governed the land wisely.”
Another example: “The sport's governing body introduced new rules to improve player safety.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A verb/gerund and adjective relating to ruling or controlling. Common in politics ('governing party'), administration, and sport ('governing body'). The adjective 'governing' often precedes 'body', 'party', or 'principle'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin 'gubernare' (to steer a ship, direct), from Greek 'kybernan', via Old French 'governer', entering English in the 1300s.
Synonyms
- ruling
- controlling
- presiding
- administering
- dominant
Antonyms / Opposites
- serving
- subordinate
- governed
Related Words
Common Collocations
- governing body
- governing party
- governing principle
- self-governing
- governing coalition
Word Forms
govern (v); governed; governing; government (n); governance (n)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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