a.
1. Holding the superiority; prevalent; controlling; as, a governing wind; a governing party in a state. Jay.
2. (Gram.) Requiring a particular case.
governing
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adjective
- Exercising controlling power or influence: commanding, controlling, dominant, dominating, dominative, paramount, preponderant, regnant, reigning, ruling. See over/under.
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
the act of governing; exercising authority
Synonyms: government, governance, government activity
The adjective governing has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws
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