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governing - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'governing' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Governing [ a.]
- Holding the superiority; prevalent; controlling; as, a governing wind; a governing party in a state.
- Requiring a particular case.
2 . Governing [ p. pr. & vb. n.]
- of Govern

Meaning of 'governing' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . governing [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the act of governing; exercising authority
Example in sentence:
  • he had considerable experience of government;
  • regulations for the governing of state prisons
2 . governing [ s]
Meaning (2):
- responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws
Example in sentence:
  • governing bodies