governing

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

ruling controlling directing commanding reigning administering leading

Antonyms

subservient subject subordinate following obeying powerless uncontrolled