Governed

Pronunciation: /ˈɡʌvərnd/

Governed (adj)

  1. Having rules that control how people live or act.
  2. Directed or managed by a set of principles, methods, or conditions.
  3. Having a country or group managed by leaders or an official power.

Governed (verb)

  1. To control a country or group by making and enforcing rules.

Examples

  • The region is governed by rulers who set priorities.
  • The country is governed by leaders elected by citizens.

Governed (adjective)

Examples

  • The city is governed by laws that everyone follows.
  • Rules are clear because the system is governed by laws.