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governing

adjective noun

responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws

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Word length
9
Starts with
G
Ends with
G
Contains
OV
Scrabble score
14
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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adjective

  1. responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws

    “governing bodies”

noun

  1. the act of governing; exercising authority

    “regulations for the governing of state prisons”

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governing bodies
regulations for the governing of state prisons
he had considerable experience of government

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