CEFR B2

governed

verb (past participle)

Meaning

To be controlled, directed, or influenced by rules, laws, or an authority.

Examples

The city has been governed by the same political party for over two decades.
His decisions are often governed by emotion rather than logic.

Synonyms: ruled, controlled, managed, regulated

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governed (B2)

verb (past participle)

Pronunciation: /ˈɡʌvərnd/

Definition

To be controlled, directed, or influenced by rules, laws, or an authority.

Examples

The city has been governed by the same political party for over two decades.
His decisions are often governed by emotion rather than logic.
Every aspect of the project was strictly governed by the new regulations.

How to Use governed

governed by (prepositional phrase): Controlled or directed by something or someone. — "The organization is governed by a board of trustees."

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