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governing

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﹒Having authority to conduct the policy, actions, and affairs of a state, organization, or people.

﹒Serving to exercise control, direction, or regulation over something.

﹒Acting as the primary or dominant factor that determines the outcome of a situation.

Examples

﹒The governing body of the university met to discuss the new curriculum.

﹒He is interested in the principles governing international trade agreements.

﹒The governing party won the election by a significant margin.

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