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Definitions

  1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Govern
  2. a. Holding the superiority; prevalent; controlling; as, a governing wind; a governing party in a state.
  3. a. Requiring a particular case.
  4. adj. responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws
  5. n. the act of governing; exercising authority
  6. 1. Holding the superiority; prevalent; controlling; as, a governing wind; a governing party in a state. Jay. 2. (Gram.) Requiring a particular case.
  7. j:100 s. responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws