Definition of GOVERNING. Meaning of GOVERNING. Synonyms of GOVERNING
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Definition of GOVERNING
Governing Govern Gov"ern, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Governed; p. pr. & vb.
n. Governing.] [OF. governer, F. gouverner, fr. L.
gubernare to steer, pilot, govern, Gr. kyberna^n. Cf.
Gubernatorial.]
1. To direct and control, as the actions or conduct of men,
either by established laws or by arbitrary will; to
regulate by authority. ``Fit to govern and rule
multitudes.' --Shak.
2. To regulate; to influence; to direct; to restrain; to
manage; as, to govern the life; to govern a horse.
Govern well thy appetite. --Milton.
3. (Gram.) To require to be in a particular case; as, a
transitive verb governs a noun in the objective case; or
to require (a particular case); as, a transitive verb
governs the objective case.
Governing Governing Gov"ern*ing, a.
1. Holding the superiority; prevalent; controlling; as, a
governing wind; a governing party in a state. --Jay.
2. (Gram.) Requiring a particular case.