governing
/ˈɡʌvərnɪŋ/
adjective
- Having the authority or function to rule, control, or direct a country, organization, or activity.
- The governing party won the election by a narrow margin.
- A set of governing principles guides all decisions made by the committee.
- The governing body of the university meets once a month to discuss policies.
Synonyms
noun
- The act or process of ruling, controlling, or directing.
- Good governing requires transparency and accountability.
- The art of governing involves balancing many competing interests.
- She studied political science to learn more about governing.