Governing: meaning, definitions and examples
๐๏ธ
governing
[ หษกสvษrnษชล ]
in a legal context
Exercising authority, direction, or influence over a group of people or an organization.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The committee is responsible for governing the country.
- The mayor plays a key role in governing the city.
in a political context
The act or process of making decisions and implementing laws for a community or society.
Synonyms
administration, management, rule
Examples of usage
- The governing of the nation requires careful planning and consideration.
- The principles of good governance are essential for a thriving society.
Translations
Translations of the word "governing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น governante
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเคพเคธเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช regierend
๐ฎ๐ฉ memerintah
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะตััััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ rzฤ dzฤ cy
๐ฏ๐ต ็ตฑๆฒปใใ
๐ซ๐ท gouvernant
๐ช๐ธ gobernante
๐น๐ท yรถnetim
๐ฐ๐ท ํต์นํ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุญุงูู
๐จ๐ฟ vlรกdnoucรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ riadiaci
๐จ๐ณ ๆฒป็
๐ธ๐ฎ upravlja
๐ฎ๐ธ stjรณrna
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐัาะฐัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ idarษ edษn
๐ฒ๐ฝ gobernante
Etymology
The word 'governing' originates from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'governer', which in turn comes from the Latin 'gubernare', meaning 'to steer, rule'. The concept of governance has been essential throughout history in organizing societies and maintaining order.
See also: governability, governable, governance, government, governmental, governor, governors, ungovernable, ungoverned.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #3,171, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.
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- 3172 dogs
- 3173 viewed
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