Governing

/ˈɡʌv.ər.nɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having authority to govern; ruling.

The governing body held a meeting to discuss new policies.

Related to the act of governing or the process of making decisions.

The governing principles of the organization focus on transparency and accountability.

Derived from the Middle English 'governen', from Old French 'governer', from Latin 'gubernare'.

governing class

A social class that holds power and controls political decisions.

governing body

An organization or group that manages the affairs of a larger organization.

governing principle

A fundamental rule or concept that guides decision-making.

govern

To conduct the policy, actions, and affairs of a state, organization, or people.

government

The governing body of a nation, state, or community.

governance

The action or manner of governing a state, organization, etc.

Bossing around

Stop governing me, I can make my own decisions.

Running the show

Ever since he got the promotion, he's been governing the whole team.